Seat Arona vs Seat Toledo cl diesel: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Seat Arona
87%
MOT pass rate · 42,906 vehicles
Seat Toledo cl diesel
59%
MOT pass rate · 1,650 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Seat Arona (87%) and Seat Toledo cl diesel (59%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Seat Arona | Seat Toledo cl diesel |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 87% ✓ | 59% |
| MOT failure rate | 13% ✓ | 41% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.2 ✓ | 2.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 6% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 43,681 mi | 125,655 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 42,906 | 1,650 |
Most common faults
Seat Arona
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Seat Toledo cl diesel
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Seat Arona (87%) and Seat Toledo cl diesel (59%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Seat Arona report Full Seat Toledo cl diesel report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.