2020 SEAT Taracco Xcellence Evo — MOT failures & pass rate
824 MOT tests on the 2020 SEAT Taracco Xcellence Evo are in this dataset, and 90.8% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail at 9.3%, so the 2020 Taracco Xcellence Evo sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, seat belts & restraints and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.5%) and seat belts & restraints (2.4%) 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 23 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 12.8% versus 7.7%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 27.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 8.0% of tests failed in 2023 against 9.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.5% | 37 |
| 2 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.4% | 20 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.9% | 16 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 11 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.7% | 6 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 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 | 23 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 17 |
| 3 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 16 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
| 5 | Wipers | 4 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 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 | 27.8% | 229 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.9% | 123 |
| 3 | Other defects | 11.4% | 94 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.3% | 27 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.5% | 21 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 7 |
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 | 377 | 7.7% |
| 30-60k | 399 | 9.8% |
| 60-90k | 39 | 12.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 276 | 8.0% |
| 2024 | 275 | 10.2% |
| 2025 | 265 | 9.8% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Taracco Xcellence Evo
On a 2020 Taracco Xcellence Evo, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.5% 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 (2.4% of tests): Belt damage or faulty pretensioners — usually straightforward but safety-critical. Typical repair: £50–£300.
- 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
How many 2020 SEAT Taracco Xcellence Evos pass their MOT?
90.8% of the 824 2020 SEAT Taracco Xcellence Evo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 SEAT Taracco Xcellence Evo?
Tyres, recorded in 4.5% of tests, followed by seat belts & restraints (2.4%).
Does the 2020 Taracco Xcellence Evo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.7% in the 0-30k band to 12.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 824 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.