Car statistics
How many SEAT Toledos are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 5,312 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 4,779 SEAT Toledos licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 1,569 declared off the road (SORN). That is 77.2% fewer than the peak of 20,988 in 2002.
The highest year-end count was 20,988 in 2002.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 8,021 |
| 1995 | 9,897 |
| 1996 | 12,390 |
| 1997 | 13,724 |
| 1998 | 14,696 |
| 1999 | 17,465 |
| 2000 | 19,460 |
| 2001 | 20,538 |
| 2002 | 20,988 |
| 2003 | 20,893 |
| 2004 | 19,867 |
| 2005 | 19,049 |
| 2006 | 17,483 |
| 2007 | 15,986 |
| 2008 | 14,309 |
| 2009 | 12,769 |
| 2010 | 11,477 |
| 2011 | 10,302 |
| 2012 | 9,355 |
| 2013 | 10,069 |
| 2014 | 10,431 |
| 2015 | 10,513 |
| 2016 | 10,383 |
| 2017 | 10,116 |
| 2018 | 10,175 |
| 2019 | 9,530 |
| 2020 | 8,465 |
| 2021 | 7,744 |
| 2022 | 7,021 |
| 2023 | 6,222 |
| 2024 | 5,528 |
| 2025 | 4,940 |
| 2026 | 4,779 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 68.0% of SEAT Toledo MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the SEAT Toledos tested pass 72.4% of the time, so the SEAT Toledo does worse than average for its age, by 4.4 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 69.1%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | SEAT Toledo | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 6–7 years | 76.1% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 70.0% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 64.5% | 65.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Suspension is the most common reason a SEAT Toledo fails its MOT, appearing on 40.9% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 10.3% of SEAT Toledo tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 40.9% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 30.3% |
| Tyres | 25.8% |
| Brakes | 25.3% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 14.1% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.4% |
| Visibility | 11.1% |
| Steering | 4.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a SEAT Toledo failed its MOT in 2025 was “Suspension arms: pin or bush excessively worn”, on 15.5% of 1,700 failed tests. 61.4% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Suspension arms: pin or bush excessively worn Suspension | 15.5% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 8.5% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 7.8% |
| Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body, chassis, structure | 7.6% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 7.1% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.9% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.4% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.1% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 5.9% |
| Shock absorbers: serious fluid leak Suspension | 5.4% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 18.4% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 15.4% |
| Shock absorbers: light misting of oil Suspension | 12.3% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 10.7% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 10.1% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.0% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 7.8% |
| Service brake performance: binding but not excessively Brakes | 3.5% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 3.1% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 3.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
6 years of the SEAT Toledo, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2014 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (67.7% passed first time) and the 2017 cars worst (70.7%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | – | 1,023 | 62.8% |
| 2014 | 1,462 | 963 | 67.7% |
| 2015 | 1,130 | 790 | 68.7% |
| 2016 | 830 | 588 | 69.5% |
| 2017 | 830 | 730 | 70.7% |
| 2018 | 1,147 | 1,170 | 75.9% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average SEAT Toledo covers 8,525 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 6–7 years | 9,518 |
| 8–10 years | 9,794 |
| 11–14 years | 7,551 |
| 20+ years | 4,617 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of SEAT Toledos for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 1,975 in 2013. In 2025, 1 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 1,714 |
| ’02 | 1,758 |
| ’03 | 1,879 |
| ’04 | 1,540 |
| ’05 | 1,757 |
| ’06 | 898 |
| ’07 | 338 |
| ’08 | 64 |
| ’09 | 12 |
| ’10 | 7 |
| ’11 | 3 |
| ’12 | 153 |
| ’13 | 1,975 |
| ’14 | 1,473 |
| ’15 | 1,198 |
| ’16 | 834 |
| ’17 | 860 |
| ’18 | 1,203 |
| ’19 | 90 |
| ’20 | 0 |
| ’21 | 0 |
| ’22 | 3 |
| ’23 | 0 |
| ’24 | 0 |
| ’25 | 1 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 5,444 SEAT Toledos licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 37.0% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc, and 26.2% have an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc. The share with an engine of 1,801cc to 1,900cc has fallen from 41.6% in 2014 to 5.7%. Petrols made up 28.5% of those licensed in 2014 and 53.7% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 2,012 licensed | 37.0% |
| 901cc to 1,000cc 1,426 licensed | 26.2% |
| 1,101cc to 1,200cc 1,222 licensed | 22.4% |
| 1,801cc to 1,900cc 308 licensed | 5.7% |
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 129 licensed | 2.4% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 126 licensed | 2.3% |
| 1,701cc to 1,800cc 77 licensed | 1.4% |
| 2,301cc to 2,400cc 45 licensed | 0.8% |
| Other sizes 99 licensed | 1.8% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 1,965 | 36.1% |
| 901–1,000cc | Petrol | 1,425 | 26.2% |
| 1,101–1,200cc | Petrol | 1,222 | 22.4% |
| 1,801–1,900cc | Diesel | 308 | 5.7% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Diesel | 129 | 2.4% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 120 | 2.2% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 98 | 1.8% |
| 1,701–1,800cc | Petrol | 77 | 1.4% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,501–1,600cc | 901–1,000cc | 1,101–1,200cc | 1,801–1,900cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 28.3% | 0.0% | 5.5% | 41.6% |
| 2015 | 34.2% | 0.0% | 7.7% | 36.5% |
| 2016 | 38.1% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 32.0% |
| 2017 | 40.9% | 2.7% | 11.3% | 26.6% |
| 2018 | 41.4% | 10.9% | 11.6% | 21.0% |
| 2019 | 42.2% | 13.9% | 12.4% | 17.7% |
| 2020 | 42.7% | 15.5% | 13.7% | 15.4% |
| 2021 | 43.8% | 17.2% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2022 | 43.6% | 19.0% | 16.6% | 10.1% |
| 2023 | 41.8% | 21.2% | 18.4% | 8.5% |
| 2024 | 39.8% | 23.6% | 20.4% | 6.8% |
| 2025 | 37.0% | 26.2% | 22.4% | 5.7% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 28.5% | 71.4% |
| 2015 | 27.0% | 72.9% |
| 2016 | 26.1% | 73.8% |
| 2017 | 27.8% | 72.1% |
| 2018 | 33.2% | 66.7% |
| 2019 | 35.5% | 64.4% |
| 2020 | 37.4% | 62.6% |
| 2021 | 39.2% | 60.8% |
| 2022 | 41.7% | 58.3% |
| 2023 | 45.3% | 54.7% |
| 2024 | 49.4% | 50.6% |
| 2025 | 53.7% | 46.3% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the SEAT Toledo from 2000, when the data begins, to 2018. On the NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 30.1 to 85.6 mpg, with CO2 of 88 to 226 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 petrol | 61.4 | 106 | 2017–2018 | Euro 6 | 1 |
| 1.2 petrol | 54.3–60.1 | 107–119 | 2015–2018 | Euro 6 | 5 |
| 1.4 petrol | 53.3–58.9 | 114–122 | 2015 | Euro 6 | 2 |
| 1.6 petrol | 36.2–36.7 | 185–187 | 2000–2010 | Euro 2 to Euro 4 | 6 |
| 1.8 petrol | 30.4–35.3 | 192–223 | 2000–2004 | Euro 2 to Euro 4 | 9 |
| 2.0 petrol | 31.0–34.0 | 200–218 | 2005–2006 | Euro 4 | 4 |
| 2.3 petrol | 30.1–44.8 | 170–226 | 2000–2004 | Euro 2 to Euro 4 | 3 |
| 1.4 diesel | 70.6–85.6 | 88–106 | 2015–2018 | Euro 6 | 6 |
| 1.6 diesel | 64.2–72.4 | 101–114 | 2015–2018 | Euro 6 | 4 |
| 1.9 diesel | 51.4–54.3 | 140–149 | 2000–2010 | Euro 2 to Euro 4 | 12 |
| 2.0 diesel | 45.6–47.9 | 157–168 | 2005–2010 | Euro 4 | 10 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 11 safety recalls for the SEAT Toledo since 1992, the first in 1993. The most recent was launched on 11 September 2023.
All 11 SEAT Toledo recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every SEAT Toledo. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT Toledo | 4,779 | −11.1% | 1,569 | 440 | Petrol |
| SEAT Ibiza | 203,938 | −0.4% | 14,733 | 38 | Petrol |
| SEAT Leon | 176,216 | −3.3% | 12,898 | 44 | Petrol |
| SEAT Arona | 79,665 | +7.4% | 315 | 111 | Petrol |
| SEAT Ateca | 70,273 | +1.1% | 246 | 119 | Petrol |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 6,348 Toledo records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 5,312 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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