SEAT Toledo MOT Results

Registered in 2016
77.4% pass rate
from 707 tests in 2021
(34% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Toledo is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.7% fail on Suspension (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (16 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (29 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Ball joint dust cover (37 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Linkage ball joints (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes (37 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage (14 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (32 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension arms (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.42% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.28% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.28% fail on Springs
      • 0.28% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.28% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.28% fail on Macpherson strut (13 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 5.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (54% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (90% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (98% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.85% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.14% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.42% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.42% fail on Electrical equipment (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Battery(ies) (20 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
    • 0.28% fail on Position lamps (12 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Position lamp (13 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.28% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.28% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.14% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.14% fail on Switch
    • 0.14% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 5.1% fail on Brakes (82% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (85% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (87% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads (88% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.71% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.71% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.42% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.28% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake performance (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.28% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.28% fail on Lever
    • 0.28% fail on Flexible brake hoses (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.28% fail on Anti-lock braking system (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.28% fail on Size/type
  • 3.0% fail on Visibility
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers
    • 1.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Transmission (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Drive shafts (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Joints (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Exhaust system (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Seats
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's seat
  • 2.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.85% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.71% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.57% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
  • 0.14% fail on Steering
    • 0.14% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.14% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.14% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.14% 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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