2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 SEAT Toledo MOT pass rate and common faults

178 MOT tests in 2024. 48.3% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time48.3%
Failed or needed repairs51.7%
Typical mileage at test122,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 178 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.2%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.6%
    14 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.5%
    9 marked dangerous
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working3.9%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%
  9. Stop lamp: not working3.9%
  10. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics39.3%
  2. Brakes24.7%
  3. Suspension19.1%
  4. Body & chassis18.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks18.0%
  6. Tyres16.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm28.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.0%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened16.3%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.6%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.5%

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 2005 SEAT Toledo?

In 2024, 48.3% of 2005 SEAT Toledo cars passed their MOT first time, across 178 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 SEAT Toledo?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 SEAT Toledo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).