2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 SEAT Toledo MOT pass rate and common faults

729 MOT tests in 2024. 74.9% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time74.9%
Failed or needed repairs25.1%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 729 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    33 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    17 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    14 marked dangerous
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.5%
    11 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.4%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension12.1%
  2. Tyres9.9%
  3. Lights & electrics8.8%
  4. Brakes5.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  7. Body & chassis1.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.7%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak12.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.5%

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: 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.

← 2016 ToledoAll Toledo years2018 Toledo →

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 SEAT Toledo?

In 2024, 74.9% of 2017 SEAT Toledo cars passed their MOT first time, across 729 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 SEAT Toledo?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2017 SEAT Toledo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).