SEAT Toledo reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The SEAT Toledo is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 95 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 298 of 442, and 30.7% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is pins and bushes (5.1% of tests).
Ranked 298 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 5,749 SEAT Toledos aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 30.7% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the SEAT Toledo is 5% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
30.7%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
12,000
Typical age at test: 9 years
SEAT Toledo MOT failure rate by age
Most common SEAT Toledo MOT faults
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.1% of tests
- Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2% of tests
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.4% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.1% of tests
What the SEAT Toledo fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 11.7% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 10.3% | About average |
| Tyres | 8.1% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Brakes | 7.5% | About average |
| Body and structure | 5.4% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 3.8% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Visibility | 3.4% | ▼ 25% less often |
| Steering | 1.4% | ▼ 34% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.1% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Wheels | 0.4% | ▼ 18% less often |
What MPG does the SEAT Toledo do?
Official economy for the SEAT Toledo ranges from 31 to 85.6mpg across the 43 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2018). A typical petrol version manages 53.3mpg and a typical diesel 52.3mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a SEAT Toledo?
Any SEAT Toledo first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A SEAT Toledo registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £445 a year.
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Official figures for 43 versions sold in the UK between 2004 and 2018.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
31.0–85.6 mpg
CO2
88–218 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo 1.4 TDI 90PS Stop-StartM5 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 72.4 mpg | 103g | £200 |
| Toledo 1.4 TDI 90PS 7speed DSG Stop-StartD7 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 70.6 mpg | 106g | £200 |
| Toledo 1.6 TDI 115PS Stop-StartM5 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 67.3 mpg | 109g | £200 |
| Toledo 1.0 TSI 110PS Stop-StartM5 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 61.4 mpg | 106g | £200 |
| Toledo 1.2 TSI 110PS Stop-StartM5 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 57.6 mpg | 110g | £200 |
| Toledo 1.6 TDI 115PSM5 · listed 2016 | Diesel | 64.2 mpg | 114g | £35 |
| Toledo Saloon 1.4 TDI 90PSM5 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 74.3 mpg | 99g | £20 |
| Toledo Saloon 1.4 TDI 90PS 7speed DSG Stop-StartD7 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 74.3 mpg | 99g | £20 |
| Toledo Saloon 1.4 TDI 90PS EcomotiveM5 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 85.6 mpg | 88g | £20 |
| Toledo Saloon 1.4 TDI 90PS Stop-StartM5 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 78.5 mpg | 94g | £20 |
| Toledo Saloon 1.6 TDI 115PSM5 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 64.2 mpg | 114g | £35 |
| Toledo Saloon 1.6 TDI 115PS Stop-StartM5 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 67.3 mpg | 109g | £20 |
| Toledo Saloon 1.2 FSI 110PSM5 · listed 2015 | Petrol | 54.3 mpg | 119g | £35 |
| Toledo Saloon 1.2 FSI 110PS Stop-StartM5 · listed 2015 | Petrol | 57.6 mpg | 110g | £20 |
| Toledo Saloon 1.2 FSI 90PSM5 · listed 2015 | Petrol | 58.9 mpg | 114g | £35 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 43 versions.
What a SEAT Toledo costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 53.3mpg…
- diesel, typical official 52.3mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the SEAT Toledo reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the SEAT Toledo is 5% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 95 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the SEAT Toledo?
The most common MOT fault is “Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn”, found in 5.1% of tests. It fails on body and structure and suspension more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the SEAT Toledo do?
Official economy for the SEAT Toledo ranges from 31 to 85.6mpg across the 43 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2018). A typical petrol version manages 53.3mpg and a typical diesel 52.3mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a SEAT Toledo?
Any SEAT Toledo first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A SEAT Toledo registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £445 a year.
›How many SEAT Toledos fail their MOT?
30.7% of SEAT Toledos aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the SEAT Toledo combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.