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MT55 RFO

2005 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,216 mi
Last recorded141,216 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 RFO
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2013 141,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 141,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 136,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 123,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 111,410 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all four tyres wearing low.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 111,410 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

all four tyres wearing low.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 92,962 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Toledo?

Based on 266,761 MOT tests across 27,164 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
7,893
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
27,164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,393
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,660
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,623
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,361
Stop lamp not working 4,264
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MT55 RFO is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 80,380 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Toledo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT55 RFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Toledo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Seat Toledo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MT55 RFO registered?

MT55 RFO is a 2005 Seat Toledo, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is MT55 RFO safe to buy?

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