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OU05 LFX

2005 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,570 mi
Last recorded142,570 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 LFX
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 142,570 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front caliper slightly binding

Pass 21 Dec 2016 140,724 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 134,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 134,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 121,722 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 121,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 105,788 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 90,233 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 74,107 miles

UNEVEN WEAR ON N/S REAR TYRE.

Fail 29 Sep 2011 74,104 miles

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

HEAVY RUST ON INSIDES OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

NAIL IN O/S REAR TYRE.

UNEVEN WEAR ON N/S REAR TYRE.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,153 miles

CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

SOME UNBALANCE OF FRONT SERVICE BRAKES.

Fail 1 Oct 2010 59,153 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

SOME UNBALANCE OF FRONT SERVICE BRAKES.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,912 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 37,837 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 LFX is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LFX, 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 LFX registered?

OU05 LFX is a 2005 Seat Toledo, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is OU05 LFX safe to buy?

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