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Seat Tarraco SE TSI Evo S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Seat Tarraco SE TSI Evo S-a reliable? We analysed 297 real MOT tests across 112 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 297 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.2%
Typical Mileage
30,948mi
Annual Mileage
7,596mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Seat Tarraco SE 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 Tarraco SE TSI Evo S-a.

Seat Tarraco SE TSI Evo S-a Number Plates

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

Seat Tarraco SE TSI Evo S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

86.1%
2022
89.2%
2021

Seat Tarraco SE TSI Evo S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Seat Tarraco SE 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 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1

Seat Tarraco SE TSI Evo S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Seat Tarraco SE 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
5,021 mi/yr
Typical
7,596 mi/yr
Average
9,191 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,994 mi/yr

Seat Tarraco SE 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 Tarraco SE TSI Evo S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 108 86.1% 22,378 32,114 47,158
2021 139 89.2% 21,276 30,794 44,744

How Long Does a Seat Tarraco SE TSI Evo S-a Last?

Based on 112 Seat Tarraco SE TSI Evo S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.5 years
Median
4.0 years

Seat Tarraco SE TSI Evo S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Seat Tarraco SE 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
30,948 mi
75th Percentile
44,611 mi
95th Percentile
67,728 mi
Max Recorded
116,790 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Seat Tarraco SE TSI Evo S-a

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

Best year
2021

89.2% MOT pass rate from 139 tests

Year to avoid
2022

86.1% MOT pass rate from 108 tests

The best year to buy a used Seat Tarraco SE TSI Evo S-a is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.2% across 139 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Seat Tarraco SE 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 Tarraco SE TSI Evo S-a THIS CAR 86.2% 297 30,948 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
Austin Maestro 500 City Diesel 63.7% 328 122,939 mi 39 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Seat Tarraco SE TSI Evo S-a?

The Seat Tarraco SE TSI Evo S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.2% across 297 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 Tarraco SE 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 Tarraco SE TSI Evo S-a owner drives around 7,596 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 Tarraco SE TSI Evo S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Tarraco SE TSI Evo S-a reliable?
Based on 297 MOT tests, the Seat Tarraco SE TSI Evo S-a has a 86.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Seat Tarraco SE TSI Evo S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Seat Tarraco SE TSI Evo S-a do per year?
The typical Seat Tarraco SE TSI Evo S-a does around 7,596 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Tarraco SE TSI Evo S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Seat Tarraco SE 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 Tarraco SE TSI Evo S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Seat Tarraco SE TSI Evo S-a is 2021 with a 89.2% pass rate across 139 tests.