2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 SEAT Toledo MOT pass rate and common faults

754 MOT tests in 2024. 67.8% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time67.8%
Failed or needed repairs32.2%
Typical mileage at test106,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 754 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.7%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.8%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.5%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.4%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    25 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    17 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    17 marked dangerous
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.7%
  10. Position lamp: not working1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension17.2%
  2. Lights & electrics14.5%
  3. Brakes10.5%
  4. Tyres8.6%
  5. Body & chassis5.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  8. Steering1.7%

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 weakened13.7%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.6%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.2%

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 2015 SEAT Toledo?

In 2024, 67.8% of 2015 SEAT Toledo cars passed their MOT first time, across 754 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 SEAT Toledo?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2015 SEAT Toledo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).