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OV08 BWF

2008 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,654 mi
Last recorded168,654 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Toledo83,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 BWF
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 168,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 157,185 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 142,334 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 125,466 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 125,450 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 116,767 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 116,767 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 112,178 miles

cannot see inner brake pads

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2019 104,620 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

cannot see inner brake pads

sill protectors fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2017 95,606 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 84,647 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)

Wheel alignment out

Fail 12 Jan 2017 84,647 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly and clip wrong way round (1.8.A.1b)

Wheel alignment out

Pass 6 Jan 2016 74,145 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 63,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing irregular inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2014 51,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2014 51,481 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 40,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 32,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2011 20,301 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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OV08 BWF is a 2008 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 83,897 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 OV08 BWF, 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 18 years old, this Seat Toledo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV08 BWF registered?

OV08 BWF is a 2008 Seat Toledo, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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