2020 SEAT Taracco Evo Sa — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 525 MOT tests, the 2020 SEAT Taracco Evo Sa recorded an 87.2% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (9.4% fail rate), the 2020 Taracco Evo Sa comes out 3.4pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, seat belts & restraints and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 7.2% of tests against 3.6% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, srs malfunction indicator lamp and brake pads — tread depth alone was recorded 25 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2020 Taracco Evo Sa fails 12.4% of the time in the 0-30k band and 11.9% at 60-90k, a spread of only 0.5 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 24.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 11.7% of tests failed in 2023 against 14.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.2% | 38 |
| 2 | Seat belts & restraints | 3.6% | 19 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.4% | 18 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 9 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.3% | 7 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.6% | 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 | 25 |
| 2 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 16 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 14 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 5 |
| 6 | Washers | 4 |
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 | 24.4% | 128 |
| 2 | Other defects | 15.8% | 83 |
| 3 | Brakes | 14.1% | 74 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.6% | 19 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.2% | 17 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.6% | 3 |
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 | 194 | 12.4% |
| 30-60k | 285 | 13.0% |
| 60-90k | 42 | 11.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 179 | 11.7% |
| 2024 | 169 | 12.4% |
| 2025 | 176 | 14.2% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Taracco Evo Sa
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 7.2% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (7.2% 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.
- Seat belts & restraints (3.6% of tests): Belt damage or faulty pretensioners — usually straightforward but safety-critical. Typical repair: £50–£300.
- Brakes (3.4% 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.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 SEAT Taracco Evo Sas pass their MOT?
87.2% of the 525 2020 SEAT Taracco Evo Sa MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 SEAT Taracco Evo Sa?
Tyres, recorded in 7.2% of tests, followed by seat belts & restraints (3.6%).
Does the 2020 Taracco Evo Sa get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.4% in the 0-30k band to 11.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 525 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.