2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 SEAT Toledo MOT pass rate and common faults

560 MOT tests in 2024. 70.0% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time70.0%
Failed or needed repairs30.0%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 560 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    18 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    15 marked dangerous
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.8%
    11 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.6%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    13 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension13.6%
  2. Lights & electrics11.6%
  3. Tyres9.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks7.1%
  5. Brakes7.0%
  6. Body & chassis4.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  8. Wheels0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.5%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.0%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.0%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.9%

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 2016 SEAT Toledo?

In 2024, 70.0% of 2016 SEAT Toledo cars passed their MOT first time, across 560 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 SEAT Toledo?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 SEAT Toledo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).