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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the SEAT Toledo. Check any Toledo by registration number below.

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82.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-4.3%

vs SEAT Avg

29

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

SEAT Toledo — MOT Reliability Overview

The SEAT Toledo has an average MOT pass rate of 82.6%, which is 4.3 percentage points below the SEAT brand average of 86.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Toledo is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a SEAT Toledo fails its MOT are an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. If you are preparing your Toledo for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Toledo is around 244,098 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Toledo, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used SEAT Toledo, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the SEAT Toledo performs at MOT across different model years.

2019

Based on 205 vehicles

88.8%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%
Dangerous Defects

6.0%

Retest Rate

9.5%

Mileage at 5yr

58k mi

2018

Based on 2,715 vehicles

82.9%Good
SEAT average: 86.9%
Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

16.5%

Mileage at 5yr

84k mi

2017

Based on 1,759 vehicles

79.1%Good
SEAT average: 86.9%
Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

21.1%

Mileage at 5yr

125k mi

2016

Based on 1,346 vehicles

77.5%Good
SEAT average: 86.9%
Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

23.5%

2015

Based on 1,872 vehicles

74.8%Average
SEAT average: 86.9%
Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

24.8%

Mileage at 10yr

201k mi

2014

Based on 2,162 vehicles

76.6%Good
SEAT average: 86.9%
Dangerous Defects

8.2%

Retest Rate

22.7%

Mileage at 10yr

183k mi

2013

Based on 2,244 vehicles

71.0%Average
SEAT average: 86.9%
Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

28.1%

Mileage at 10yr

206k mi

2012

Based on 229 vehicles

73.8%Average
SEAT average: 86.9%
Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

23.4%

Mileage at 10yr

165k mi

2009

Based on 120 vehicles

90.0%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%
Mileage at 10yr

127k mi

2008

Based on 802 vehicles

88.9%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%
Dangerous Defects

8.7%

Retest Rate

17.4%

Mileage at 3yr

197k mi

Mileage at 5yr

244k mi

Mileage at 10yr

225k mi

2007

Based on 304 vehicles

52.6%Below Average
SEAT average: 86.9%
Dangerous Defects

10.1%

Retest Rate

32.6%

2006

Based on 447 vehicles

57.3%Below Average
SEAT average: 86.9%
Dangerous Defects

11.0%

Retest Rate

35.9%

2005

Based on 2,668 vehicles

93.5%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%
Dangerous Defects

11.7%

Retest Rate

35.0%

Mileage at 3yr

104k mi

Mileage at 5yr

117k mi

Mileage at 10yr

173k mi

2004

Based on 2,079 vehicles

93.7%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

19.6%

Mileage at 5yr

132k mi

Mileage at 10yr

177k mi

2003

Based on 3,192 vehicles

92.5%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

25.4%

Mileage at 5yr

168k mi

Mileage at 10yr

178k mi

2002

Based on 3,780 vehicles

91.6%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%
Dangerous Defects

8.0%

Retest Rate

43.7%

Mileage at 10yr

187k mi

2001

Based on 4,434 vehicles

91.3%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%
Dangerous Defects

8.1%

Retest Rate

23.0%

Mileage at 10yr

186k mi

2000

Based on 7,309 vehicles

91.3%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%
Dangerous Defects

8.0%

Retest Rate

16.0%

Mileage at 10yr

175k mi

1999

Based on 10,244 vehicles

89.8%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%
Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

10.3%

Mileage at 10yr

172k mi

1998

Based on 5,818 vehicles

86.8%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%
Mileage at 10yr

173k mi

1997

Based on 7,614 vehicles

85.0%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%

1996

Based on 6,737 vehicles

83.2%Good
SEAT average: 86.9%

1995

Based on 4,728 vehicles

83.9%Good
SEAT average: 86.9%

1994

Based on 2,257 vehicles

84.1%Good
SEAT average: 86.9%

1993

Based on 1,581 vehicles

83.6%Good
SEAT average: 86.9%

1992

Based on 812 vehicles

80.4%Good
SEAT average: 86.9%

1991

Based on 613 vehicles

84.5%Good
SEAT average: 86.9%

1990

Based on 133 vehicles

88.0%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%

0

Based on 8,245 vehicles

79.3%Good
SEAT average: 86.9%
Mileage at 5yr

106k mi

Top MOT Failures — SEAT Toledo

The most common reasons a SEAT Toledo fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction

3.8%
2

A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

3.8%
3

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

3.4%
4

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.3%
5

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.3%
SEAT Toledo Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

2.0%

Nearside

1.5%

Front Offside

1.5%

Typical Mileage — SEAT Toledo

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2008 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Toledo.

At 3 Years

197,223

miles

At 5 Years

244,098

miles

At 10 Years

224,525

miles

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for SEAT Toledo

SEAT Toledo — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the SEAT Toledo MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the SEAT Toledo?
The average MOT pass rate for the SEAT Toledo is 82.6% compared to the SEAT average of 86.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a SEAT Toledo?
The most common MOT failures on the SEAT Toledo are: An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction (3.8%), A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (3.8%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (3.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the SEAT Toledo reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 82.6%, the SEAT Toledo is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a SEAT Toledo?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a SEAT Toledo?
Typical mileage for the SEAT Toledo: 58,445 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Toledo to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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