2018 SEAT Toledo · 3,883 MOT tests
2018 SEAT Toledo reliability
2018 SEAT Toledos fail 18.4% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 Toledo years (3,883 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Toledos: 30%)
- 18.4%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Toledos: 30%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 37,950
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,883
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 5.2% of tests fail here (137% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 22% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 SEAT Toledo
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.4%
- Suspension5.2%
- Lights and electrics3.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Brakes2.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
- Body, chassis and structure1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.78%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.01%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tear from structural failure 1.8%
A tear in the tyre's structure means it can fail suddenly, so it must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.75%
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 1.03%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.9%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (16.77%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.61%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (8.86%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.46%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.77%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.07%)
Is a 2018 SEAT Toledo reliable?
2018 SEAT Toledos fail 18.4% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 Toledo years (3,883 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 SEAT Toledo MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.78% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.01% of tests), tyre tear from structural failure (1.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 SEAT Toledo have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 SEAT Toledo shows 37,950 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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