Seat Leon vs Seat Toledo 16v: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Seat Leon
78%
MOT pass rate · 262,792 vehicles
Seat Toledo 16v
50%
MOT pass rate · 50 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Seat Leon (78%) and Seat Toledo 16v (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Seat Leon | Seat Toledo 16v |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 50% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 50% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 4.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 103,954 mi | 110,587 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 262,792 | 50 |
Most common faults
Seat Leon
- 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Seat Toledo 16v
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Seat Leon (78%) and Seat Toledo 16v (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Seat Leon report Full Seat Toledo 16v 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.