Seat Leon vs Seat Toledo sxe tdi: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Seat Leon
78%
MOT pass rate · 262,792 vehicles
More reliable
Seat Toledo sxe tdi
58%
MOT pass rate · 245 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Seat Leon is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 58%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Seat Leon | Seat Toledo sxe tdi |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 58% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 42% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 3.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 103,954 mi | 138,808 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 262,792 | 245 |
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 sxe tdi
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Seat Leon is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 58%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.