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SJ55 VVP

2005 Seat Toledo

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,845 mi
Last recorded69,845 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 VVP
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 69,845 miles

very slight sweat at both rear shock absorbers

Pass 6 Aug 2012 59,752 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 59,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 49,394 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 40,479 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 40,460 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,905 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 23,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SJ55 VVP is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SJ55 VVP, 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 SJ55 VVP registered?

SJ55 VVP is a 2005 Seat Toledo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SJ55 VVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ55 VVP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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