Seat Toledo
From 9,722 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Toledos fare better: 2019 models pass at 88% vs 71.6% for 2013.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 609 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 609 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 283 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 248 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 234 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 233 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 155 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 137 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 125 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 124 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 120 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 22.6% of Toledo failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 50.7% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £134.
Fuel type matters
Petrol versions pass at 78.6% while Diesel versions pass at 71.5%, a 7 percentage point gap.
Seat Toledo on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 602 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 1 newly registered, a net loss of 601. At this rate, roughly 11.1 years until none remain. Now at 31.5% of its peak (21,015 in 2002 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 5,073 | 1,557 | +1 | -116 | -115 |
| 2025 Q2 | 5,210 | 1,535 | +0 | -150 | -150 |
| 2025 Q1 | 5,376 | 1,519 | +0 | -163 | -163 |
| 2024 Q4 | 5,528 | 1,530 | +0 | -173 | -173 |
| 2024 Q3 | 5,683 | 1,548 | +0 | -179 | -179 |
| 2024 Q2 | 5,885 | 1,525 | +0 | -137 | -137 |
| 2024 Q1 | 6,029 | 1,518 | +0 | -151 | -151 |
| 2023 Q4 | 6,222 | 1,476 | +0 | -180 | -180 |
18 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo Xcellence Tsi | Petrol | 1,318 | 28% |
| Toledo Se Tdi | Diesel | 540 | 12% |
| Toledo Ecomotive S Tdi Cr | Diesel | 405 | 9% |
| Toledo Se Tsi | Petrol | 402 | 9% |
| Toledo Style Advanced Tsi | Petrol | 344 | 7% |
| Toledo I-Tech Tsi | Petrol | 255 | 5% |
| Toledo Ecomotive Se Tdi Cr | Diesel | 242 | 5% |
| Toledo Se Tdi Cr | Diesel | 183 | 4% |
| Toledo I-Tech Tdi Ecomotive | Diesel | 147 | 3% |
| Toledo S Tsi | Petrol | 128 | 3% |
| Toledo Style Advanced Tdi | Diesel | 128 | 3% |
| Toledo Stylance Tdi | Diesel | 109 | 2% |
| Toledo Se Tsi S-A | Petrol | 96 | 2% |
| Toledo Style Tsi | Petrol | 95 | 2% |
| Toledo Se Tdi S-A | Diesel | 90 | 2% |
| Toledo Ecomotive Sx Tdi Cr | Diesel | 76 | 2% |
| Toledo Style Tdi | Diesel | 52 | 1% |
| Toledo Stylance Tdi A | Diesel | 50 | 1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 88% | a tyre seriously damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2018 | 82.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2017 | 79.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2016 | 75.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
10 earlier years
| 2015 | 74.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2014 | 75.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2013 | 71.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2012 | 78% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
| 2007 | 58.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2006 | 64.7% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2005 | 62.5% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2004 | 71.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2003 | 67.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2002 | 63.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Toledos tested had between 78,330 and 155,003 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 121,310 median miles, the Toledo has 0.021 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Seat models
| Seat Ibiza | 74.7% |
| Seat Leon | 80.8% |
| Seat Ateca | 89.9% |
| Seat Arona | 87.2% |
| Seat Alhambra | 78.8% |
Common questions
What is the Seat Toledo MOT pass rate?
The Seat Toledo has a 74.9% MOT pass rate based on 9,722 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Seat Toledo?
The most common MOT failure on the Seat Toledo is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 609 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
How many Seat Toledos are on UK roads?
There are 5,073 Seat Toledos currently licensed on UK roads, with 1,557 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Seat Toledo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Seat Toledo is 121,310 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 78,330 and 155,003 miles.
Buying a used Toledo?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 74.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £134 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.