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OU05 BLN

2005 Seat Toledo

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

177,440 mi
Last recorded177,440 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 177,440 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 172,404 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 167,867 miles

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Pass 8 Oct 2019 165,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 165,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working both sides x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 162,986 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

movement in front suspension bushes / joints

Fail 22 Oct 2018 162,985 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

movement in front suspension bushes / joints

Pass 6 Nov 2017 159,942 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 159,937 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on dash (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 142,617 miles

Central Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mishaped

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear & centre bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s & o/s (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 142,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mishaped

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear & centre bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s & o/s (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 123,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 123,564 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail bolt missing (6.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 110,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre slightly lumpy

o/s/r tyre slight cracking and cut

Pass 8 Jan 2014 93,858 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 90,424 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 81,462 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 76,187 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 76,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 63,160 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 63,160 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 47,659 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 31,953 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 BLN is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BLN, 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 OU05 BLN registered?

OU05 BLN is a 2005 Seat Toledo, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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