SEAT Toledo MOT Results

Registered in 2013
68.7% pass rate
from 1,305 tests in 2021
(14% worse than other 2013 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Toledo is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.6% fail on Suspension (30% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Springs
      • 3.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.6% fail on Coil spring
    • 3.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.00% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.077% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.077% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.077% fail on Linkage
    • 3.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.69% fail on Macpherson strut (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.54% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.077% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.077% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.077% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 8.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.69% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.38% fail on Position lamps (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Position lamp (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.38% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.15% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.077% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.38% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.38% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.31% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.15% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.077% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.077% fail on Horn
  • 8.0% fail on Brakes (57% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (68% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 2.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Brake discs (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Lever (14 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Brake performance (91% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.92% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.69% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.77% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.69% fail on Rbt
          • 0.61% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.077% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.077% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.077% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.077% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.38% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
      • 0.077% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.15% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.15% fail on Lever
    • 0.15% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.15% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.077% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.077% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 6.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Transmission (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Drive shafts (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.077% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.077% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.23% fail on Prop shafts (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Joints (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust system (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Integral vehicle structure (56 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (75 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.077% fail on Pipe
    • 0.077% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.077% fail on Doors
      • 0.077% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.077% fail on Door condition
    • 0.077% fail on Undertray
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.31% fail on Size/type
  • 4.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.31% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.077% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.077% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.4% fail on Visibility
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers
    • 1.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.54% fail on Condition of glass (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Windscreen (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on View to rear
      • 0.077% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.8% fail on Steering
    • 0.84% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.61% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.15% fail on Drag link end (11 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.69% fail on Steering gear (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Steering rack (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Steering play (13 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Steering rack (14 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Power steering
      • 0.077% fail on Rams
  • 0.69% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.38% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.31% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
      • 0.077% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.15% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review

  • SEAT Toledo (2012 - 2018)
    Looks like a conventional saloon but is actually a hatchback. Huge boot space. Good quality and impressively spacious interior. Great value for money and an ideal family car.

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