2021 SEAT Taracco Xcellence Evo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 434 MOT tests, the 2021 SEAT Taracco Xcellence Evo recorded a 92.4% pass rate. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (8.6% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.0%) and lighting & signalling (3.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, tread depth and headlamp aim — brake pads alone was recorded 13 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 26.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.0% | 13 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.0% | 13 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.3% | 10 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.1% | 5 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.9% | 4 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 13 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 11 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
| 4 | Wipers | 6 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 5 |
| 6 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 3 |
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 | 26.3% | 114 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.9% | 69 |
| 3 | Other defects | 13.4% | 58 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.2% | 14 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.1% | 9 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 3 |
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 | 217 | 4.6% |
| 30-60k | 187 | 10.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 212 | 7.5% |
| 2025 | 206 | 7.8% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Taracco Xcellence Evo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.0% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (3.0% 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 (3.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.3% 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 2021 SEAT Taracco Xcellence Evos pass their MOT?
92.4% of the 434 2021 SEAT Taracco Xcellence Evo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 SEAT Taracco Xcellence Evo?
Tyres, recorded in 3.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.0%).
Does the 2021 Taracco Xcellence Evo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.6% in the 0-30k band to 10.2% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 434 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.