2021 SEAT Taracco X-Lnc Lux Evo Sa — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2021 SEAT Taracco X-Lnc Lux Evo Sa passed 89.0% of its 728 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (8.6% fail rate), the 2021 Taracco X-Lnc Lux Evo Sa comes out 2.4pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.2%) and brakes (2.6%) 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 17 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 8.8% in the 0-30k band and 20.0% in the 60-90k band, a 11.2-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.2% | 38 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.6% | 19 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.9% | 14 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 13 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.7% | 12 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 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 | 17 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 16 |
| 3 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 10 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 5 | Wipers | 9 |
| 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 | 23.8% | 173 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.0% | 124 |
| 3 | Other defects | 11.8% | 86 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.3% | 24 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.3% | 24 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 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 | 373 | 8.8% |
| 30-60k | 324 | 12.7% |
| 60-90k | 30 | 20.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 357 | 12.0% |
| 2025 | 346 | 10.1% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Taracco X-Lnc Lux Evo Sa
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.2% of tests. Start there.
- 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.
- Brakes (2.6% 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.
- Visibility (1.9% 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.
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 X-Lnc Lux Evo Sas pass their MOT?
89.0% of the 728 2021 SEAT Taracco X-Lnc Lux Evo Sa MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 SEAT Taracco X-Lnc Lux Evo Sa?
Tyres, recorded in 5.2% of tests, followed by brakes (2.6%).
Does the 2021 Taracco X-Lnc Lux Evo Sa get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.8% in the 0-30k band to 20.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 728 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.