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SEAT Toledo Mk3 (5P) built around 2007: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of SEAT Toledo Mk3 (5P) models built around 2007 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

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No reliability rating: not enough tests to rate2005-2009SaloonDIESEL

Based on 379 tests of Toledo models registered 2005-2009.

Mk3 (5P) fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
6432.8%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
13234.1%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
10634.0%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
7731.2%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 18 years old.

How the Toledo Mk3 (5P) compares

At each age below, see how the Toledo Mk3 (5P) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 9,586 tests across 5 SEAT models, built around 2007 (18 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateSEAT average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
6432.8%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
13234.1%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
10634.0%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
7731.2%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Independent inspection

High priority

Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Suspension springs

Worth checking

Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other saloons to compare

Other saloons, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Toledo Mk3 (5P).

  1. 1

    Lexus IS

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    24.1%

    Lower fail rate: 24.1%, against 34.1% for the SEAT Toledo Mk3 (5P), both built around 2007.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    2,214 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

  2. 2

    Mercedes-Benz E-Class

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    23.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.5%
    Dangerous
    7.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    79.9%

    Lower fail rate: 23.4%, against 34.1% for the SEAT Toledo Mk3 (5P), both built around 2007.

    10 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    5,172 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

  3. 3

    Mercedes-Benz S-Class

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    20.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.5%
    Dangerous
    6.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    74.5%

    Lower fail rate: 20.5%, against 34.1% for the SEAT Toledo Mk3 (5P), both built around 2007.

    5 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,214 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

  4. 4

    Jaguar XJ

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    24%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    9.1%
    Dangerous
    5.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    93.8%

    Lower fail rate: 24.0%, against 34.1% for the SEAT Toledo Mk3 (5P), both built around 2007.

    5 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,389 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

How many are still registered

70%of all SEAT Toledo cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later. This is the whole model, not only this generation.

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · Fewer than typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

12 recalls in all

1 of the 12 Toledo Mk3 (5P) recalls covers cars built in these years.

  • 1 Critical

Top concerns

  • Flywheel may fail

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

How Toledo Mk3 (5P) cars have aged

How Toledo Mk3 (5P) cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%20%30%40%14151617181920Age at MOTBuilt around 2007, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 32.7% (159 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2007, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 32.8% (131 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2007, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 38.7% (106 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2007, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 33.8% (74 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2007, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 35.6% (59 tests, 2025 data)2007Built around 2006, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 34.9% (261 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2006, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 34.1% (182 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2006, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 39.2% (148 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2006, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 31.5% (89 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2006, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 34.5% (58 tests, 2025 data)2006Built around 2005, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 34.5% (388 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2005, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 32.5% (283 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2005, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 36.7% (210 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2005, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 34.8% (112 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2005, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 31.2% (77 tests, 2025 data)2005
First registered around 2007First registered around 2006First registered around 2005
All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common issues on SEAT Toledos of this age

This list covers every SEAT Toledo built around 2007, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Mk3 (5P) on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    29.6%
    Advisory: 58Fail: 4 (6% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    18.2%
    Advisory: 30Fail: 7 (19% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    18.2%
    Advisory: 31Fail: 2 (6% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Coil spring corroded

    17.4%
    Advisory: 23Fail: 6 (21% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    15.9%
    Advisory: 21Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)

Based on 132 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2007 (18 years old), the SEAT Toledo Mk3 (5P) (2005-2009) fails MOTs slightly more often than typical for this age. This is based on 132 18-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 379 MOT tests on SEAT Toledos first registered between 2005-2009. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.