Seat Taracco Se Tech Tsi Evo Sa
From 367 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 13 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 13 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 4 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road or of an obligatory external mirror | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint likely to become detached | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 46.8% of failures are serious: 46.8% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £86.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 86.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction |
Typical mileage
Half of all Taracco Se Tech Tsi Evo Sas tested had between 20,680 and 40,614 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,881 median miles, the Taracco Se Tech Tsi Evo Sa has 0.042 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Seat models
| Seat Ibiza | 74.7% |
| Seat Leon | 80.8% |
| Seat Ateca | 89.9% |
| Seat Arona | 87.2% |
| Seat Alhambra | 78.8% |
Common questions
What is the Seat Taracco Se Tech Tsi Evo Sa MOT pass rate?
The Seat Taracco Se Tech Tsi Evo Sa has a 87.5% MOT pass rate based on 367 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Seat Taracco Se Tech Tsi Evo Sa?
The most common MOT failure on the Seat Taracco Se Tech Tsi Evo Sa is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Seat Taracco Se Tech Tsi Evo Sa at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Seat Taracco Se Tech Tsi Evo Sa is 29,881 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,680 and 40,614 miles.
Buying a used Taracco Se Tech Tsi Evo Sa?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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