2014 SEAT Toledo 1.2L Petrol · SA06 BAA

The 2014 SEAT TOLEDO has a mixed MOT history, with recent and recurring mechanical issues indicating potential risks. The most recent MOT on 2025-10-30 resulted in a failed test due to a fractured nearside front coil spring, corroded coil springs, an oil leak, and a corroded exhaust back box. This failure highlights worsening suspension and corrosion concerns compared to earlier entries. Recurring defects include wear on suspension components , particularly excessively worn bushes in 2023 and corroded coil springs in multiple entries. The 2025 failure also introduced a fractured coil spring , a more severe issue than previous advisories . These patterns suggest progressive degradation in the suspension system, possibly exacerbated by low mileage, which can lead to corrosion from infrequent use. The vehicle’s recorded mileage of 68,764 miles over 12 years equates to approximately 5,730 miles annually—a very low figure for its age. While this may indicate light use, it also raises concerns about unstable component conditions due to prolonged inactivity, such as rust on metal parts or degraded rubber components. However, the low mileage does not fully explain the severity of the 2025 suspension failure, which points to potential structural wear or manufacturing vulnerabilities. The exhaust system has shown consistent corrosion issues, with the back box and central clamp repeatedly flagged.