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OU05 BFY

2005 Seat Toledo

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,293 mi
Last recorded72,293 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 BFY
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 72,293 miles

Offside Front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 9 Mar 2021 70,339 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 69,708 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 66,980 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

Pass 15 Mar 2018 63,612 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 60,491 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2017 60,491 miles

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 56,662 miles

Headlamps set to zero prior to check

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,648 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 50,422 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wipers smearing

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 47,121 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 47,121 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 43,910 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,637 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 35,709 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,462 miles

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

Passenger wiper smearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,220 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 BFY is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BFY, 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 BFY registered?

OU05 BFY is a 2005 Seat Toledo, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is OU05 BFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 BFY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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