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OU05 MZE

2005 Seat Toledo

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,642 mi
Last recorded137,642 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 MZE
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 137,642 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 130,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 130,487 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 121,589 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 110,034 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 100,943 miles

Engine cover/Undertray fitted

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 90,850 miles

both front tyres wearing low and n/s/r void of tread inner edge ATTENTION SOON

exhaust corroded

front brake discs lipped

Fail 10 Jul 2015 90,850 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing low and n/s/r void of tread inner edge ATTENTION SOON

exhaust corroded

front brake discs lipped

Pass 5 Jul 2014 79,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness around fuel fillter

exhaust corroded

fuel cooler slightly loose

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Jul 2013 124,171 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 116,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag warning light on

unable to see full condition of brake & fuel pipes due to plastic panels

Pass 11 Jul 2012 116,602 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

unable to see full condition of brake & fuel pipes due to plastic panels

Pass 13 Jul 2011 98,776 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 86,854 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2009 69,938 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake & fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 49,769 miles

UNABLE TO SEE FULL CONDITION OF BRAKE AND FUEL PIPES OWING TO COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

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 MZE is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MZE, 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 MZE registered?

OU05 MZE is a 2005 Seat Toledo, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is OU05 MZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 MZE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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