2014 SEAT Toledo MOT pass rate: 75.5% (2,676 tests)
Is the 2014 Toledo getting worse?
Pass rate of 2014-registered cars across recent test years:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 76.6% -0.9 vs same-age |
76.6% visual scale |
| 2024 | 75.7% +0.1 vs same-age |
75.7% visual scale |
| 2025 | 73.9% -0.4 vs same-age |
73.9% visual scale |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2014 Toledo
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| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 504 | 29.5% |
| 2 | Brakes | 304 | 17.8% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 280 | 16.4% |
| 4 | Tyres | 262 | 15.3% |
| 5 | Body, chassis, structure | 161 | 9.4% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 94 | 5.5% |
All Toledo years compared
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| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2,633 | 70.6% | -2.8 pts | 108,224 |
| 2014 (this page) | 2,676 | 75.5% | -0.4 pts | 96,068 |
| 2015 | 2,237 | 74.4% | -4.5 pts | 105,080 |
| 2016 | 1,678 | 76.9% | -4.5 pts | 98,546 |
| 2017 | 2,153 | 78.2% | -5.8 pts | 61,754 |
| 2018 | 3,338 | 81.4% | -5.0 pts | 44,622 |
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FAQs
Is a 2014 SEAT Toledo reliable?
2014-registered examples passed 75.5% of their MOT tests (2,676 tests, 2023–2025), -0.4 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 12 years old with a median 96,068 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2014 Toledo?
The median tested example shows 96,068 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2014 Toledo?
In this cohort petrols pass 78.4% of tests against 72.7% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Before you agree to the work
A fault or an advisory is a quote waiting to happen. These pages set out what a garage has to tell you, what a comparable written quote should include, and what you can do if the bill is not what you agreed.
- When a repair costs more than the car — what a comparable quote should include, plus any verified UK figures we have sourced.
- Estimates, quotes and extra work — what a price has to cover, and when a garage may charge more than it first said.
- What a diagnostic test costs — what the fee should include, and when it should come off the repair.
- Tools — when to buy and when to skip — how to choose a diagnostic tool, and when a garage visit is cheaper than owning one.
- Choosing a garage you can check — what to verify before you hand over the keys.
- Your rights after a car repair — what to do when the work is not right, and how to put it in writing.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.