SEAT Taracco X-Lnc Lux Evo Sa MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 3 model years and 1,624 tests, the SEAT Taracco X-Lnc Lux Evo Sa passes its MOT 88.8% of the time. All cars of a similar age fail 8.9% of the time, so this is 2.3pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are tyres, brakes and seat belts & restraints.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.1%) and brakes (3.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, brake pads and srs malfunction indicator lamp — tread depth alone was recorded 53 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 17.4% versus 8.8%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 23.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 12.6% in 2023 to 10.6% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
By model year
Every Taracco X-Lnc Lux 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 | 808 | 88.0% | 12.0% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 728 | 89.0% | 11.0% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 88 | 94.3% | 5.7% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.1% | 82 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.1% | 50 |
| 3 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.5% | 41 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 28 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.6% | 26 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 11 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 5 |
| 8 | Road wheels | 0.1% | 2 |
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 | 53 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 51 |
| 3 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 35 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 22 |
| 5 | Wipers | 17 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 12 |
| 7 | Washers | 7 |
| 8 | Brake discs | 6 |
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 | 23.0% | 373 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.7% | 271 |
| 3 | Other defects | 12.8% | 207 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.9% | 63 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.0% | 49 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 24 |
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 | 792 | 8.8% |
| 30-60k | 759 | 13.2% |
| 60-90k | 69 | 17.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 302 | 12.6% |
| 2024 | 619 | 11.2% |
| 2025 | 698 | 10.6% |
What to check before buying a SEAT Taracco X-Lnc Lux Evo Sa
- Tyres (5.1% 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 (3.1% 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.
- Seat belts & restraints (2.5% of tests): Belt damage or faulty pretensioners — usually straightforward but safety-critical. Typical repair: £50–£300.
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 X-Lnc Lux Evo Sa?
88.8% of the 1,624 SEAT Taracco X-Lnc Lux Evo Sa MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 11.2% fail rate, across model years 2020–2022.
What does the SEAT Taracco X-Lnc Lux Evo Sa most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 5.1% of tests, then brakes (3.1%).
How much does mileage affect Taracco X-Lnc Lux Evo Sa MOT results?
Fail rates run at 8.8% for cars in the 0-30k band and 17.4% for 60-90k, a 8.5-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,624 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.