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OV55 RVT

2005 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,500 mi
Last recorded122,500 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 122,500 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 117,579 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear disc & pads worn

Pass 13 Nov 2017 113,736 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Near Side & Off Side ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 113,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Near Side & Off Side (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Near Side & Off Side ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 109,814 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 109,813 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged both front brake hose (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush o\s\f lower arm deteriorated (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Headlamp aim too low both low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light operation (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 105,154 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 100,704 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 92,215 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 92,215 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 69,820 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 69,820 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 63,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 63,692 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,657 miles

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

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

front discs slightly scored

Pass 26 Feb 2010 48,949 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 40,970 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 40,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 40,951 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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 RVT is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RVT, 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 RVT registered?

OV55 RVT is a 2005 Seat Toledo, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is OV55 RVT safe to buy?

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