2021 SEAT Taracco Fr Evo — MOT failures & pass rate
600 MOT tests on the 2021 SEAT Taracco Fr Evo are in this dataset, and 92.0% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail at 8.6%, so the 2021 Taracco Fr Evo sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.7%) and visibility (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, wipers and brake pads — tread depth alone was recorded 26 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 26.7% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.7% | 28 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.0% | 12 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.0% | 12 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 8 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.8% | 5 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 4 |
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 | 26 |
| 2 | Wipers | 11 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 9 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 7 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 5 |
| 6 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 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 | 26.7% | 160 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.5% | 117 |
| 3 | Other defects | 17.0% | 102 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.0% | 30 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.8% | 23 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 8 |
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 | 258 | 8.9% |
| 30-60k | 317 | 6.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 286 | 8.4% |
| 2025 | 302 | 8.0% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Taracco Fr Evo
On a 2021 Taracco Fr Evo, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.7% 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 (2.0% 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 (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.
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 Fr Evos pass their MOT?
92.0% of the 600 2021 SEAT Taracco Fr Evo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 SEAT Taracco Fr Evo?
Tyres, recorded in 4.7% of tests, followed by visibility (2.0%).
Does the 2021 Taracco Fr Evo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.9% in the 0-30k band to 6.9% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 600 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.