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OV55 BWM

2005 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,593 mi
Last recorded136,593 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 BWM
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 136,593 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 116,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edge pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 110,872 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 100,986 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 95,980 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 95,963 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 92,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing (slight cracking in tread grooves)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 May 2016 88,650 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,503 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 83,503 miles

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

Front wiper blades smearing

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

Pass 22 May 2014 79,043 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 79,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Fail 22 May 2013 71,594 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2013 71,594 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 59,592 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,563 miles

Front number plate slighlty loose on corner

Front pads and discs worn low

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

Nearside rear lamp unit has condensation

Nearside rear tyre un even wear on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear pads worn close to limit and discs worn & corroded

Wiper blades poor and nearside judders

Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,411 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,783 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 BWM is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OV55 BWM, 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 BWM registered?

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

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