2013 SEAT Toledo 1.6L Diesel · NL63 BNO

The most recent MOT on 22 May 2026 was a pass, but it still recorded a minor exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a)). The same leak was flagged in the 2024 and 2025 tests, showing a recurring issue that has not been fully resolved. Across the last three years the vehicle has accumulated a pattern of safety‑related failures: headlamp and rear‑stop lamp faults, a non‑functioning front seat‑belt, a fractured off‑side front coil spring, and deteriorating anti‑roll‑bar ball‑joint dust cover. Brake service notes also appear repeatedly (fluctuating front service brake and rear‑service brake binding). The number and variety of defects have increased from a single exhaust concern in 2024 to multiple safety‑critical items in 2025 and 2026, indicating a worsening trend rather than a stable one. Mileage of 116,570 mi on a 13‑year‑old SEAT Toledo works out to roughly 9,000 mi per year, which is average for its age. This figure does not point to extreme hard use, but it also does not rule out periods of higher stress on suspension, brakes and drivetrain components. The mileage alone gives no clear signal of under‑use. For a buyer, the priority checks should be: Verify that the exhaust leak is repaired and that the new sleeve (if fitted) eliminates any emissions or noise issues. Inspect all lighting (front headlamp, rear stop lamps) and ensure the seat‑belt latch operates correctly.