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OV55 BWH

2005 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,599 mi
Last recorded133,599 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 BWH
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 133,599 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres worn and uneven inner tread

discs worn

front tyres 2mm inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2013 133,595 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres worn and uneven inner tread

discs worn

front tyres 2mm inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2012 130,070 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 125,528 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 125,528 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s washer jet part blocked

Lower wishbone bushes split

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 108,644 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 108,644 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2008 54,081 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 BWH is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BWH, 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 BWH registered?

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

Is OV55 BWH safe to buy?

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