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OV55 PYA

2005 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,731 mi
Last recorded121,731 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 PYA
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2025 121,731 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2023 116,389 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 19 Dec 2023 116,389 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Engine light on

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2022 113,415 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Tpms light on

Pass 29 Dec 2021 111,270 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 96,439 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 77,403 miles

Emissions to weak to read

Pass 16 Jan 2019 67,400 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 67,400 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (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))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 63,699 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 63,699 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 59,831 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 54,853 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 51,365 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2015 51,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 46,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2014 46,750 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 42,813 miles

e.s.p light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jan 2013 42,813 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

e.s.p light on

Pass 11 Jan 2012 38,325 miles

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON

CHIL SEAT FITTED NEARSIDE REAR NOT FULLY TESTED

TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON

Fail 11 Jan 2012 38,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON

CHIL SEAT FITTED NEARSIDE REAR NOT FULLY TESTED

TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON

Pass 7 Dec 2010 34,086 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 34,085 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 28,897 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 28,895 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 23,590 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 PYA is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PYA, 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 PYA registered?

OV55 PYA is a 2005 Seat Toledo, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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