2021 SEAT Taracco Evo Sa — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2021 SEAT Taracco Evo Sa passed 88.2% of its 348 recorded MOT tests. That is 3.1 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 8.6%. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.5%) and visibility (4.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, wipers and headlamp aim — brake pads alone was recorded 11 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.6% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.5% | 19 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.9% | 17 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.5% | 12 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 9 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.1% | 4 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.6% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 11 |
| 2 | Wipers | 9 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 5 | Washers | 6 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 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 | 21.6% | 75 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.7% | 58 |
| 3 | Other defects | 12.4% | 43 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.3% | 15 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.7% | 13 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 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 | 165 | 9.7% |
| 30-60k | 161 | 13.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 174 | 12.1% |
| 2025 | 169 | 11.8% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Taracco Evo Sa
On a 2021 Taracco Evo Sa, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.5% 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.
- Visibility (4.9% 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.
- Brakes (3.5% 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 2021 SEAT Taracco Evo Sas pass their MOT?
88.2% of the 348 2021 SEAT Taracco Evo Sa MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 SEAT Taracco Evo Sa?
Tyres, recorded in 5.5% of tests, followed by visibility (4.9%).
Does the 2021 Taracco Evo Sa get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.7% in the 0-30k band to 13.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 348 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.