Is the SEAT Toledo ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 6,668 MOT tests, around 55% of SEAT Toledos still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 25% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 20%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 53% diesel, 47% petrol. Diesel Toledos are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every petrol Toledo in the data (2001 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 55%
- Likely charged
- 25%
- Depends on the car
- 20%
- MOT tests analysed
- 6,668
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Toledo ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Toledos of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | – | Likely compliant89 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant141 tested | Likely compliant1,004 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant281 tested | Likely compliant482 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant422 tested | Likely compliant201 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car555 tested | Likely compliant277 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car550 tested | Likely compliant449 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged751 tested | Likely compliant270 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged96 tested | Likely compliant9 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged123 tested | Likely compliant3 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged182 tested | Likely compliant29 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged185 tested | Check Euro standard74 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged90 tested | Check Euro standard31 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged60 tested | Check Euro standard73 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged39 tested | Check Euro standard32 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged26 tested | Check Euro standard34 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Toledo
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (53% of Toledos tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (47% of Toledos tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Toledos from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (20% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or SEAT can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Toledos fare at the MOT too: see the SEAT Toledo MOT failure rate.
Buying a used SEAT Toledo for London: what the MOT data shows
The SEAT Toledos in this data were first registered between 2001 and 2019. 2018 was the most common year, with 1,145 tests (17% of the total), and half were registered in 2015 or later.
Toledos from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 75% of the time, at an average of 86,983 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 59% of the time with 126,847 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Toledos likely to comply are from 2016. 422 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 74% of the time and averaged 111,924 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Toledos likely to comply are from 2006. 29 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 46% of the time and averaged 126,481 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Toledo's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (4.1% of tests); suspension: "pin or bush excessively worn" (3.9%); body and structure: "constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (2.6%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 15.5% of tests.
Overall, 69% of Toledos passed first time, slightly below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 103,658 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other SEAT models
About this data
Based on 6,668 first MOT tests of the SEAT Toledo carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 6,668 MOT tests say about the SEAT Toledo and London's ULEZ.
Is the SEAT Toledo ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 55% of Toledos on the road are likely compliant and 25% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Toledo years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Toledos first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Toledo ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Toledos from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Toledo is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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