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OU05 LJV

2005 Seat Toledo

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,482 mi
Last recorded99,482 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 LJV
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 99,482 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 96,298 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 93,059 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 93,059 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 87,034 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 82,204 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 75,163 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Fail 2 Jan 2014 75,015 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 28 Dec 2012 67,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 59,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Fail 28 Dec 2011 59,158 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Pass 29 Dec 2010 50,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 50,083 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 30 Dec 2009 40,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 40,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 28,675 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 28,625 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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 LJV is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LJV, 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 LJV registered?

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

Is OU05 LJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 LJV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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