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OU05 BFX

2005 Seat Toledo

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,109 mi
Last recorded105,109 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 BFX
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 105,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 94,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

offside front brake disc heavily corroded on outer face

offside rear and offside front tyres cracking and perished

Fail 19 Jul 2018 94,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low

offside front brake disc heavily corroded on outer face

offside rear and offside front tyres cracking and perished

Pass 4 Nov 2016 85,347 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 85,343 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 79,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 73,082 miles

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

o/s/r tyre bold on inside edge (raised tread)

small chips in windscreen

Fail 2 Sep 2014 73,080 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/r tyre bold on inside edge (raised tread)

rear discs corroded/worn

small chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2013 68,112 miles

coolant level low

n/s/r rear tyre bold on inner edge (raised tread)and perished sidewall

o/s/r brake starting to bind

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge (raised traed)

rear discs corroded/worn

small chips in windscreen

wipers starting to smear

Fail 13 Aug 2013 68,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside 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)

coolant level low

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre bould on inner edge (raised tread)

o/s/r brake starting to bind

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge (raised traed)

rear discs corroded/worn

small chips in windscreen

wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Apr 2012 60,920 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges especially offside but are raised tread so comply to mot regs

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 54,468 miles

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 44,935 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 44,933 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 42,389 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 34,374 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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OU05 BFX is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OU05 BFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU05 BFX registered?

OU05 BFX is a 2005 Seat Toledo, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is OU05 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 BFX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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