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OE55 DHY

2005 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,409 mi
Last recorded182,409 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 DHY
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 182,409 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2023 174,142 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Bracket missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Buckle casing damaged/missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 174,141 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Coolant from back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Bracket missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Buckle casing damaged/missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 168,321 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged seat belt retainer cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box casing corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 155,707 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged retainer cover slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

rear exhaust box casing corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 142,871 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 142,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 120,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front tpms light on

Fail 17 May 2019 120,016 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front tpms light on

Pass 4 May 2018 103,339 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2017 94,667 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 76,202 miles

Auto head lamp adjuster not working

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease over back plate (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 76,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Auto head lamp adjuster not working

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease over back plate (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 65,867 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Wipers smearing

Fail 9 Jan 2015 65,867 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Wipers smearing

Pass 30 Dec 2013 63,001 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyer wearing on inner edges soon need re/new

Fail 30 Dec 2013 63,001 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyer wearing on inner edges soon need re/new

Pass 2 Jan 2013 48,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag light on

n/s/f tyre has a cut not exposing cords

Fail 29 Dec 2012 48,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag light on

n/s/f tyre has a cut not exposing cords

Pass 20 Dec 2011 44,501 miles

Airbag warning light on.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2010 37,201 miles

NS door mirror glass cracked

Rear seat belts not checked child seats fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2010 30,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear

Pass 9 Feb 2009 24,948 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 24,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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OE55 DHY is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OE55 DHY, 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 OE55 DHY registered?

OE55 DHY is a 2005 Seat Toledo, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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