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VE05 TOA

2005 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

189,601 mi
Last recorded189,601 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 TOA
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 189,601 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019

Both front suspension arm rear bushes are perished

Both front tyres are worn to legal limit and ADVICE REPLACMENT

Offside Rear brake hose is split and brake is binding slightly

Offside Track rod end dust cover is perished

Fail 12 Nov 2019

Both front suspension arm rear bushes are perished

Both front tyres are worn to legal limit and ADVICE REPLACMENT

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake hose is split and brake is binding slightly

Offside Track rod end dust cover is perished

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 180,660 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 180,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge(s)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear tyres wearing low on inner edge(s)

Stone chip to windscreen

Fail 1 Nov 2017

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine management light illuminated

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge(s)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear tyres wearing low on inner edge(s)

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 21 Jul 2016 175,574 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Fail 10 Jul 2015 165,027 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

front tyres different size to rear

offside front seatbelt damaged

rear road springs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 165,027 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

front tyres different size to rear

offside front seatbelt damaged

rear road springs corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 155,935 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front number plate damaged

n/s/f 215/55/16 tyre close to limit and worn on inner edge

o/s/f 215/55/16 tyre close to limit and worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2014 155,935 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front number plate damaged

n/s/f 215/55/16 tyre close to limit and worn on inner edge

o/s/f 215/55/16 tyre close to limit and worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2013 147,380 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2012 141,448 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 130,957 miles

Incorrect front brake system.fitted with undersize-discs & oversized pads

Fail 20 Jun 2011 130,880 miles

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

Incorrect front brake system.fitted with undersize-discs & oversized pads

Pass 14 Jul 2010 123,639 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 105,670 miles

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 16 May 2008 90,826 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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VE05 TOA is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VE05 TOA, 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 VE05 TOA registered?

VE05 TOA is a 2005 Seat Toledo, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is VE05 TOA safe to buy?

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