SEAT Toledo

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 17 model years from 10,206 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

75%

Total Tests

10,206

Highest Pass Rate

2019 (91%)

Years Covered

About the SEAT Toledo

The SEAT Toledo was MOT tested 10,206 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 17 model years (1999 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel and lpg versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 91% from 127 tests. The 2007 model has the lowest at 63%. With a 28 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer SEAT Toledos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 11 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1999) averages 112,585 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 39,601 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the SEAT brand average of 85%, the Toledo is 10 points lower, placing it among the less reliable SEAT models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)

£1,175

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,630

Per month£136/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2019 details

How reliable is the SEAT Toledo?

vs average of all models-7% (82% avg)

vs SEAT brand average-10% (85% avg)

Best to worst year spread28 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

SEAT Toledo by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2019	91%	127	39,601 mi
2018	85%	1,836	64,600 mi
2017	82%	1,206	83,565 mi
2016	79%	900	121,867 mi
2015	79%	1,303	127,169 mi
2014	80%	1,439	117,071 mi
2013	75%	1,587	130,791 mi
2012	80%	153	113,991 mi
2007	63%	236	128,597 mi
2006	67%	322	136,802 mi
2005	66%	359	131,878 mi
2004	74%	183	143,412 mi
2003	78%	217	138,329 mi
2002	64%	125	136,078 mi
2001	71%	91	133,600 mi
2000	78%	58	131,116 mi
1999	67%	64	112,585 mi

Questions about the SEAT Toledo

Is the SEAT Toledo reliable?

Across its 17 model years in our data (1999 to 2019), the SEAT Toledo averages a 75% MOT pass rate, from 10,206 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 91%.

Which year SEAT Toledo has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 SEAT Toledo has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 2007 model has the lowest at 63%, a 28 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.