2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 SEAT Toledo MOT pass rate and common faults

154 MOT tests in 2024. 53.9% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time53.9%
Failed or needed repairs46.1%
Typical mileage at test123,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 154 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt13.6%
  2. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault8.4%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed6.5%
    12 marked dangerous
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.8%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.8%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.2%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.5%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    12 marked dangerous
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    8 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension30.5%
  2. Lights & electrics29.9%
  3. Brakes27.9%
  4. Body & chassis22.1%
  5. Tyres14.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks13.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags9.1%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.3%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible11.0%

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 2006 SEAT Toledo?

In 2024, 53.9% of 2006 SEAT Toledo cars passed their MOT first time, across 154 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 SEAT Toledo?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2006 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).