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OV55 BVU

2005 Seat Toledo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,464 mi
Last recorded134,464 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 BVU
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 134,464 miles

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

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

plastic cover sills fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2025 134,464 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced flitch holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2024 132,050 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 127,939 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 127,939 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 122,328 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 122,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 118,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 118,072 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 115,170 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 115,164 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust rusty outer shield

Pass 28 Jun 2019 111,425 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 111,417 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 105,814 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 105,813 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 99,964 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 90,177 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 70,651 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 60,198 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 42,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 34,724 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 32,876 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,307 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 28,304 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 23,695 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 18,836 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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OV55 BVU is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OV55 BVU, 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 OV55 BVU registered?

OV55 BVU is a 2005 Seat Toledo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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