2003 · 21 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2003 SEAT Toledo MOT pass rate and common faults

109 MOT tests in 2024. 58.7% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time58.7%
Failed or needed repairs41.3%
Typical mileage at test132,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 109 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working6.4%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.5%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.6%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.7%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.7%
  6. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour3.7%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  8. Stop lamp: adversely affected by the operation of another lamp2.8%
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.8%
  10. Rear fog lamp: not working1.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics36.7%
  2. Brakes27.5%
  3. Body & chassis12.8%
  4. Suspension12.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.3%
  6. Steering6.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.7%
  8. Tyres3.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.6%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.8%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2003 SEAT Toledo?

In 2024, 58.7% of 2003 SEAT Toledo cars passed their MOT first time, across 109 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 SEAT Toledo?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2003 SEAT Toledo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).