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OE55 GWY

2005 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

176,849 mi
Last recorded176,849 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 GWY
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 176,849 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 176,846 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear no access to boot. boot latch won't open

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 157,168 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust back box outer skin has rusted through.

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 135,751 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged but function not impaired Cap in broken around sensor but not leaking (3.6.A.2c)

Exhaust back box, outer skin has rusted through

Exhaust centre bracket broken but still secure (rusty)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance illuminates but dimmer than other side (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 134,987 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged but function not impaired Cap in broken around sensor but not leaking (3.6.A.2c)

Exhaust back box, outer skin has rusted through

Exhaust centre bracket broken but still secure (rusty)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance illuminates but dimmer than other side (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 116,772 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 94,355 miles

Nearside Front c.v gaiter has slight seepage

Fail 28 Apr 2016 94,355 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front c.v gaiter has slight seepage

Pass 12 Mar 2015 75,093 miles

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

N/S/R side light is dim

Fail 12 Mar 2015 75,093 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

N/S/R side light is dim

Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,744 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 71,741 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 66,354 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine warning light on

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn very bald inner edges close to ply/cords

n/s/r brake light slightly dull but visible from a reasonable distance

n/s/r side light dull but still visible from a reasonable distance

Pass 4 Apr 2012 60,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn on inside edge

engine management lamp on

Pass 2 Dec 2010 48,091 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 48,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 36,388 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 24,302 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 24,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GWY is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GWY, 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 GWY registered?

OE55 GWY is a 2005 Seat Toledo, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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