SEAT Taracco Evo Sa MOT pass rate & common failures
The SEAT Taracco Evo Sa appears in 930 MOT tests spanning model years 2020–2022, and 87.8% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (9.0% fail rate), the Taracco Evo Sa comes out 3.1pp worse. Its most common failure areas are tyres, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 6.5% of tests against 3.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, brake pads and srs malfunction indicator lamp — tread depth alone was recorded 36 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Taracco Evo Sa fails 11.3% of the time in the 0-30k band and 12.7% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.4 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Taracco Evo Sa model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 525 | 87.2% | 12.8% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 348 | 88.2% | 11.8% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 57 | 91.2% | 8.8% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.5% | 60 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.2% | 30 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.7% | 25 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.5% | 23 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 20 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 5 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 3 |
| 8 | Other defects | 0.3% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 36 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 25 |
| 3 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 19 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 19 |
| 5 | Wipers | 13 |
| 6 | Washers | 11 |
| 7 | Pins and bushes | 6 |
| 8 | Brake discs | 5 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 23.5% | 219 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.0% | 140 |
| 3 | Other defects | 14.0% | 130 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.9% | 36 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.5% | 33 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 7 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 398 | 11.3% |
| 30-60k | 463 | 12.7% |
| 60-90k | 63 | 12.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 184 | 11.4% |
| 2024 | 352 | 12.2% |
| 2025 | 393 | 12.5% |
What to check before buying a SEAT Taracco Evo Sa
- Tyres (6.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (3.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (2.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the SEAT Taracco Evo Sa?
87.8% of the 930 SEAT Taracco Evo Sa MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 12.2% fail rate, across model years 2020–2022.
What does the SEAT Taracco Evo Sa most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 6.5% of tests, then brakes (3.2%).
How much does mileage affect Taracco Evo Sa MOT results?
Fail rates run at 11.3% for cars in the 0-30k band and 12.7% for 60-90k, a 1.4-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 930 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.