2017 SEAT Toledo · 2,537 MOT tests
2017 SEAT Toledo reliability
2017 SEAT Toledos fail 23.4% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 Toledo years (2,537 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Toledos: 30%)
- 23.4%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Toledos: 30%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 55,244
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,537
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 7.9% of tests fail here (105% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 7% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 SEAT Toledo
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.8%
- Suspension7.9%
- Lights and electrics5.8%
- Brakes3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.86%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.97%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.85%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.69%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.46%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tear from structural failure 1.42%
A tear in the tyre's structure means it can fail suddenly, so it must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.88%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.81%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.63%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (8.51%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.45%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.78%)
Is a 2017 SEAT Toledo reliable?
2017 SEAT Toledos fail 23.4% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 Toledo years (2,537 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 SEAT Toledo MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.86% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.97% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.85% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 SEAT Toledo have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 SEAT Toledo shows 55,244 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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