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OU55 EKE

2005 Seat Toledo

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,465 mi
Last recorded155,465 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 EKE
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 155,465 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion under body and suspension components

Pass 15 Sep 2022 146,085 miles

Crank case breather pipe broken

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 145,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Crank case breather pipe broken

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 136,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 130,941 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 126,222 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear tyres wearing slightly out of shape

Fail 12 Aug 2019 126,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear tyres wearing slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Jul 2018 116,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 116,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 110,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 110,552 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 104,523 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 97,974 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 97,974 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 84,781 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 84,779 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside 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 15 Jul 2013 71,758 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 71,758 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 58,568 miles

both front tyres getting low and rear tyres starting to block

fuel pump noisy

Fail 26 Jul 2012 58,568 miles

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

both front tyres getting low and rear tyres starting to block

fuel pump noisy

Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,275 miles

Slight coolant staining on radiator.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 33,555 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing low

coolant level low

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f wheel rim has rub marks on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2009 22,845 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 18,364 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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OU55 EKE is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OU55 EKE, 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 OU55 EKE registered?

OU55 EKE is a 2005 Seat Toledo, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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