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Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a reliable? We analysed 956 real MOT tests across 348 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 956 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.2%
Typical Mileage
33,258mi
Annual Mileage
8,767mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a.

Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

93.5%
2022
90%
2021
80.7%
2020

Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2

Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,447 mi/yr
Typical
8,767 mi/yr
Average
9,447 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,499 mi/yr

Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 62 93.5% 22,026 27,958 46,923
2021 762 90.0% 25,319 33,136 43,409
2020 83 80.7% 24,939 33,355 42,080

How Long Does a Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a Last?

Based on 348 Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.7 years
Median
4.0 years

Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
33,258 mi
75th Percentile
44,099 mi
95th Percentile
62,033 mi
Max Recorded
132,621 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

93.5% MOT pass rate from 62 tests

Year to avoid
2020

80.7% MOT pass rate from 83 tests

The best year to buy a used Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.5% across 62 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a THIS CAR 89.2% 956 33,258 mi — yrs
Seat Ibiza 73.7% 3,964,856 60,259 mi 31 yrs
Seat Leon 78% 3,000,659 70,859 mi 26 yrs
Seat Alhambra 72.5% 690,916 95,606 mi 30 yrs
Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto 67.9% 713 59,606 mi 27 yrs

Compared to the Seat Ibiza (73.7% pass rate) and the Seat Leon (78.0% pass rate), the Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a?

The Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.2% across 956 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a owner drives around 8,767 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a reliable?
Based on 956 MOT tests, the Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a has a 89.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a do per year?
The typical Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a does around 8,767 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Seat Taracco FR TSI Evo S-a is 2022 with a 93.5% pass rate across 62 tests.