2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 SEAT Toledo MOT pass rate and common faults

879 MOT tests in 2024. 62.9% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time62.9%
Failed or needed repairs37.1%
Typical mileage at test109,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 879 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.7%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    28 marked dangerous
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.3%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    23 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.2%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.2%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension20.0%
  2. Brakes15.0%
  3. Lights & electrics15.0%
  4. Body & chassis9.3%
  5. Tyres8.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  8. Steering3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.4%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.8%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)7.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2013 SEAT Toledo?

In 2024, 62.9% of 2013 SEAT Toledo cars passed their MOT first time, across 879 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 SEAT Toledo?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 SEAT Toledo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).