2022 SEAT Tarraco — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 SEAT Tarraco passed 87.8% of its 484 recorded MOT tests. Large SUVs of a similar age fail 8.5% of the time, so this is 3.7pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.6%) and brakes (5.0%) 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 wipers — brake pads alone was recorded 26 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.5% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.6% | 27 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.0% | 24 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 11 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.9% | 9 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 3 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.6% | 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 | 26 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 25 |
| 3 | Wipers | 8 |
| 4 | Shock absorbers | 3 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 3 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 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 | 21.5% | 104 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.3% | 98 |
| 3 | Other defects | 9.9% | 48 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 12 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.7% | 8 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 5 |
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 | 224 | 7.6% |
| 30-60k | 220 | 15.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 312 | 13.1% |
| Diesel | 172 | 10.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45 | 13.3% |
| 2025 | 421 | 12.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Tarraco
On a 2022 Tarraco, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.6% 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 (5.0% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 2022 SEAT Tarracos pass their MOT?
87.8% of the 484 2022 SEAT Tarraco MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 SEAT Tarraco?
Tyres, recorded in 5.6% of tests, followed by brakes (5.0%).
Does the 2022 Tarraco get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.6% in the 0-30k band to 15.9% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 484 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.