2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 SEAT Toledo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,128 MOT tests in 2024. 79.6% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time79.6%
Failed or needed repairs20.4%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,128 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.3%
    43 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    25 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    15 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    15 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.8%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    7 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.5%
  2. Suspension7.6%
  3. Lights & electrics5.2%
  4. Brakes3.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  7. Body & chassis1.7%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.3%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak12.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%

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: 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 2018 SEAT Toledo?

In 2024, 79.6% of 2018 SEAT Toledo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,128 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 SEAT Toledo?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 SEAT Toledo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).