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OU56 XMR

2006 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

161,154 mi
Last recorded161,154 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Toledo84,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 XMR
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 161,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 161,154 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 155,120 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 150,333 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 150,330 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 145,277 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 140,578 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 140,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 137,836 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 137,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2019 134,782 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2019 134,780 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S AND O/S FRONTS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH REARS (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 May 2018 130,110 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 130,110 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 123,247 miles

Engine management warning light on

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 31 May 2017 123,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 114,696 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 108,801 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 108,801 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 108,768 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

trigger point not met

Pass 5 Aug 2014 104,811 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2014 104,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 99,621 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 99,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2012 92,984 miles

both rear tyres on limit.

pin hole in n/s/f c.v boot.

tested wet

Pass 31 May 2011 85,427 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 78,149 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 78,149 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 68,573 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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OU56 XMR is a 2006 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 2006 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 84,266 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 OU56 XMR, 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 20 years old, this Seat Toledo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU56 XMR registered?

OU56 XMR is a 2006 Seat Toledo, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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