Seat Toledo Stylance TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Seat Toledo Stylance TDI reliable? We analysed 704 real MOT tests across 146 vehicles to find out.
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The Seat Toledo Stylance TDI is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, parking brake: efficiency below requirements and tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Seat Toledo Stylance TDI.
Seat Toledo Stylance TDI — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Seat Toledo Stylance TDI — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1896cc
- Power
- 105 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 12.4 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Grey
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 51.4 mpg
- Urban
- 41.5 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 61.4 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1734
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 149 g/km Band F
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £160
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £88
Seat Toledo Stylance TDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Seat Toledo Stylance TDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Seat Toledo Stylance TDI Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Seat Toledo Stylance TDI fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Seat Toledo Stylance TDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Seat Toledo Stylance TDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Seat Toledo Stylance TDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Seat Toledo Stylance TDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Seat Toledo Stylance TDI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Toledo Stylance TDI THIS CAR | 74.0% | 704 | 137,294 mi | — yrs |
| Seat Ibiza | 73.7% | 3,964,856 | 60,259 mi | 31 yrs |
| Seat Leon | 78% | 3,000,659 | 70,859 mi | 26 yrs |
| Seat Alhambra | 72.5% | 690,916 | 95,606 mi | 30 yrs |
| Ford Mondeo LX TDCI | 70.5% | 779 | 142,066 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Seat Ibiza (73.7% pass rate) and the Seat Leon (78.0% pass rate), the Seat Toledo Stylance TDI sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Seat Toledo Stylance TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.0% across 704 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Seat Toledo Stylance TDI are brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (1), and tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (1). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Seat Toledo Stylance TDI owner drives around 6,593 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.