2020 SEAT Taracco X-Lnc Lux Evo Sa — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 808 MOT tests, the 2020 SEAT Taracco X-Lnc Lux Evo Sa recorded an 88.0% pass rate. That is 2.6 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 9.4%. Failures cluster in tyres, seat belts & restraints and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.2%) and seat belts & restraints (3.6%) 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 34 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.2% in the 0-30k band and 17.1% in the 60-90k band, a 8.0-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.9% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.2% | 42 |
| 2 | Seat belts & restraints | 3.6% | 29 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.6% | 29 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 13 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.5% | 12 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.9% | 7 |
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 | 34 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 33 |
| 3 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 25 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 8 |
| 6 | Wipers | 8 |
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 | 22.9% | 185 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.8% | 128 |
| 3 | Other defects | 13.5% | 109 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.5% | 36 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.0% | 24 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 13 |
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 | 359 | 9.2% |
| 30-60k | 411 | 14.1% |
| 60-90k | 35 | 17.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 277 | 13.0% |
| 2024 | 254 | 9.8% |
| 2025 | 272 | 12.9% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Taracco X-Lnc Lux Evo Sa
On a 2020 Taracco X-Lnc Lux Evo Sa, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.2% 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 (3.6% 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 X-Lnc Lux Evo Sas pass their MOT?
88.0% of the 808 2020 SEAT Taracco X-Lnc Lux Evo Sa MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 SEAT Taracco X-Lnc Lux Evo Sa?
Tyres, recorded in 5.2% of tests, followed by seat belts & restraints (3.6%).
Does the 2020 Taracco X-Lnc Lux Evo Sa get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.2% in the 0-30k band to 17.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 808 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.