2017 SEAT Toledo 1.2L Petrol · SE17 WRN

The most recent MOT (14 July 2025) was a pass, but it still recorded a cut in the near‑side front tyre and a cut in the near‑side rear tyre. Both cuts are classified as “not deep enough to reach the ply or cords”, so they did not cause a failure this time. A pattern emerges from the last three years: each July the near‑side rear tyre has been flagged for a sidewall cut that was once deep enough to fail (2023 and 2024). The front left suspension arm pin/bush was noted as worn in 2024, although it did not cause excessive movement and has not re‑appeared in the latest test. Overall the condition trend is not improving. The tyre sidewall damage recurs annually, and while the cuts have not yet reached the critical depth, they could deteriorate further with continued use or exposure to rough surfaces. The front‑suspension wear, although only recorded once, suggests that the left‑hand front suspension may be approaching the end of its service life. Mileage is very low for a nine‑year‑old vehicle – roughly 3,600 mi per year. Low mileage can mean lighter use, but it also often coincides with long periods of storage, during which tyres can age and become prone to sidewall cracking. Therefore the mileage figure does not guarantee low wear; the tyre condition is more likely a function of age and occasional exposure to road hazards.