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OU05 LJL

2005 Seat Toledo

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,397 mi
Last recorded120,397 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 LJL
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 120,397 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear shocks absorbers started to weep

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2017 120,263 miles

Emissions not tested started smoking (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position open (6.4.1)

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

coolant staining bottom of radiator

engine light on advise repair possible emission related

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside slight damage (3.6.B.4d)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged and offside rear (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre wear inner edge small cuts on tread

Offside Front tyre wear inner edge

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 111,121 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 98,171 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 89,092 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 82,068 miles

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

front tyres low on tread

wipers smearing

Fail 7 Jun 2012 74,735 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 74,735 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON ENGINE LIGHT ON

Pass 23 Jun 2011 64,755 miles

air bag warning lamp stays on

engine management warning lamp stays on

Fail 21 Jun 2011 64,702 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag warning lamp stays on

engine management warning lamp stays on

Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,944 miles

advise - engine management light on

Fail 18 Jun 2010 53,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

advise - engine management light on

Fail 19 Jun 2009 43,889 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 43,889 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 33,620 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 LJL is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJL, 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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OU05 LJL is a 2005 Seat Toledo, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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