SEAT Taracco Fr Evo MOT pass rate & common failures
716 MOT tests on the SEAT Taracco Fr Evo (2020–2022) give it a 91.1% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail at 8.7%, so the Taracco Fr Evo sits squarely on the average. Its most common failure areas are tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.9%) and brakes (2.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and brake pads — tread depth alone was recorded 31 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 24.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 13.5% in 2023 to 8.5% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
By model year
Every Taracco Fr Evo model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 73 | 82.2% | 17.8% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 600 | 92.0% | 8.0% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 43 | 93.0% | 7.0% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.9% | 35 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.0% | 14 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 12 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.7% | 12 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.5% | 11 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 5 |
| 7 | Other defects | 0.1% | 1 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 1 |
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 | 31 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 11 |
| 4 | Wipers | 11 |
| 5 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 10 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 6 |
| 7 | Horn | 3 |
| 8 | Electrical wiring | 3 |
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 | 24.7% | 177 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.6% | 133 |
| 3 | Other defects | 16.2% | 116 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.5% | 39 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.6% | 26 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 9 |
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 | 313 | 9.6% |
| 30-60k | 373 | 8.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 37 | 13.5% |
| 2024 | 312 | 9.0% |
| 2025 | 367 | 8.5% |
What to check before buying a SEAT Taracco Fr Evo
- Tyres (4.9% 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 (2.0% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 Fr Evo?
91.1% of the 716 SEAT Taracco Fr Evo MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 8.9% fail rate, across model years 2020–2022.
What does the SEAT Taracco Fr Evo most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 4.9% of tests, then brakes (2.0%).
Methodology & source. Based on 716 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.