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VU55 UDZ

2005 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

191,494 mi
Last recorded191,494 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 UDZ
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 191,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 191,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 181,888 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Oct 2020 181,859 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

under body corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2019 172,245 miles

exhaust corroded and worn but not blowing

Pass 8 Oct 2018 169,078 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 169,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 157,099 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

exhaust rear section secured with cable ties

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2016 146,302 miles

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust centre and rear sections mounted with cable ties

offside rear wheel starting to bind

undertray fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2016 146,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust centre and rear sections mounted with cable ties

offside rear wheel starting to bind

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 142,389 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 139,240 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 128,588 miles

exhaust suport brackets corroded and suported by steel wire

Pass 1 Oct 2012 121,350 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 92,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 74,637 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 59,225 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)

Offside Rear 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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VU55 UDZ is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU55 UDZ, 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 VU55 UDZ registered?

VU55 UDZ is a 2005 Seat Toledo, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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The MOT history for VU55 UDZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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