2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 SEAT Toledo MOT pass rate and common faults

887 MOT tests in 2024. 69.0% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time69.0%
Failed or needed repairs31.0%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 887 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    48 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    25 marked dangerous
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.4%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.0%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.8%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension16.0%
  2. Lights & electrics14.8%
  3. Brakes11.6%
  4. Tyres8.7%
  5. Body & chassis6.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.0%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak14.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2014 SEAT Toledo?

In 2024, 69.0% of 2014 SEAT Toledo cars passed their MOT first time, across 887 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 SEAT Toledo?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 SEAT Toledo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).