SEAT Taracco Xcellence Evo MOT pass rate & common failures
1,360 MOT tests on the SEAT Taracco Xcellence Evo (2020–2022) give it a 91.5% pass rate. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (9.0% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Its most common failure areas are tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.8%) and lighting & signalling (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, brake pads and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 35 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 6.5% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 15.2% once past 60-90k — 2.3× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 26.2% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Taracco Xcellence 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 | 824 | 90.8% | 9.2% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 434 | 92.4% | 7.6% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 102 | 93.1% | 6.9% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.8% | 52 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 27 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.9% | 26 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.8% | 24 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.1% | 15 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 7 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 6 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 5 |
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 | 35 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 30 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 25 |
| 4 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 19 |
| 5 | Wipers | 15 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 6 |
| 7 | Brake discs | 5 |
| 8 | 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 | 26.2% | 356 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.3% | 208 |
| 3 | Other defects | 12.3% | 167 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.2% | 43 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.3% | 31 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 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 | 657 | 6.5% |
| 30-60k | 623 | 9.6% |
| 60-90k | 66 | 15.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 292 | 7.9% |
| 2024 | 491 | 9.0% |
| 2025 | 569 | 8.6% |
What to check before buying a SEAT Taracco Xcellence Evo
- Tyres (3.8% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.9% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the SEAT Taracco Xcellence Evo?
91.5% of the 1,360 SEAT Taracco Xcellence Evo MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 8.5% fail rate, across model years 2020–2022.
What does the SEAT Taracco Xcellence Evo most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 3.8% of tests, then lighting & signalling (2.0%).
How much does mileage affect Taracco Xcellence Evo MOT results?
Fail rates run at 6.5% for cars in the 0-30k band and 15.2% for 60-90k, a 8.6-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,360 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.