2019 SEAT Toledo — MOT failures & pass rate
397 MOT tests on the 2019 SEAT Toledo are in this dataset, and 89.9% of them passed. That is effectively the same as small family cars of a similar age (9.6% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, suspension and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 7.3% of tests against 2.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, pins and bushes and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 14 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 29.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 2.2% of tests failed in 2022 against 15.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.3% | 29 |
| 2 | Suspension | 2.3% | 9 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 9 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.0% | 8 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.3% | 1 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 9 |
| 3 | Wipers | 6 |
| 4 | Washers | 3 |
| 5 | Shock absorbers | 2 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 2 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 29.7% | 118 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.9% | 55 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.3% | 41 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.8% | 23 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.0% | 12 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 1.8% | 7 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 176 | 5.1% |
| 30-60k | 178 | 14.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 91 | 2.2% |
| 2023 | 100 | 12.0% |
| 2024 | 99 | 10.1% |
| 2025 | 101 | 15.8% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Toledo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 7.3% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (7.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Suspension (2.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (2.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 SEAT Toledos pass their MOT?
89.9% of the 397 2019 SEAT Toledo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 SEAT Toledo?
Tyres, recorded in 7.3% of tests, followed by suspension (2.3%).
Does the 2019 Toledo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.1% in the 0-30k band to 14.0% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 397 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.