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OY55 ZBU

2005 Seat Toledo

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,367 mi
Last recorded65,367 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 ZBU
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 65,367 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 rusted causing slight fluctuations during brake test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 62,502 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2018 62,441 miles

Electrical wiring insecure across engine to battery (1.9.2a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge & slightly distorted on inner tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wiper blades smeary

horn push button repositioned to right hand side of dash

Pass 31 Mar 2017 54,049 miles

surface corrosion on mech.componets

Fail 8 Mar 2017 54,049 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

surface corrosion on mech.componets

Fail 29 Jul 2015 53,928 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 52,682 miles

fog light broken

Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,334 miles

inner faces front discs

n/s/f cv boot

Fail 27 Sep 2013 50,334 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner faces front discs

n/s/f cv boot

Pass 25 Sep 2012 46,852 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 46,852 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 42,808 miles

n/s wiper

n/s/f inner cv boot

warning lights on

Pass 30 Sep 2010 39,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs worn on inner face

Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,637 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 28,672 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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OY55 ZBU is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY55 ZBU, 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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OY55 ZBU is a 2005 Seat Toledo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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