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OV56 XXU

2006 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,872 mi
Last recorded118,872 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Toledo84,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 XXU
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 118,872 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 118,872 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2020 115,049 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 111,854 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2018 100,971 miles

osf cv boot damp

rear pads getting low

Pass 10 Nov 2017 91,702 miles

Front Both tyres worn low/cuts in tread/wearing edges

Under body covers fitted

Wipers poor

Pass 10 Nov 2016 85,300 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 85,300 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 77,989 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

unable to see rear coil springs fully

Fail 9 Nov 2015 77,962 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine and under body covers fitted

unable to see rear coil springs fully

Pass 13 Nov 2014 67,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 58,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Pass 27 Oct 2012 48,250 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 39,987 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 33,971 miles

The front brake discs are worn. The pads are aprox 80% worn.

The top engine cover is missing.

front undertray damaged and fixings brokern

Fail 13 Nov 2010 33,961 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

The front brake discs are worn. The pads are aprox 80% worn.

The rear of the front undertray is insecure.

The top engine cover is missing.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 25,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perished

f/n/s tyre 75% worn

f/o/s tyre 80% worn

oil temp 76 oil level between min and max levels

r/n/s pads appear 70% worn

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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OV56 XXU is a 2006 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2006 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 84,266 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 OV56 XXU, 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 20 years old, this Seat Toledo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV56 XXU registered?

OV56 XXU is a 2006 Seat Toledo, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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