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Seat Tarraco Xcellence Lux TDI S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Seat Tarraco Xcellence Lux TDI S-a reliable? We analysed 391 real MOT tests across 196 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 391 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.3%
Typical Mileage
32,053mi
Annual Mileage
8,902mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Seat Tarraco Xcellence Lux TDI 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 Xcellence Lux TDI S-a.

Seat Tarraco Xcellence Lux TDI S-a Number Plates

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Seat Tarraco Xcellence Lux TDI S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

86%
2022
90.6%
2021

Seat Tarraco Xcellence Lux TDI S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Seat Tarraco Xcellence Lux TDI S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3

Seat Tarraco Xcellence Lux TDI S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Seat Tarraco Xcellence Lux TDI 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
6,389 mi/yr
Typical
8,902 mi/yr
Average
9,500 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,924 mi/yr

Seat Tarraco Xcellence Lux TDI S-a MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Seat Tarraco Xcellence Lux TDI S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 136 86.0% 23,571 30,696 40,173
2021 234 90.6% 24,403 31,964 42,261

How Long Does a Seat Tarraco Xcellence Lux TDI S-a Last?

Based on 196 Seat Tarraco Xcellence Lux TDI S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.1 years
Median
3.0 years

Seat Tarraco Xcellence Lux TDI S-a Mileage Distribution

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

Median
32,053 mi
75th Percentile
42,150 mi
95th Percentile
57,021 mi
Max Recorded
132,153 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Seat Tarraco Xcellence Lux TDI S-a

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

Best year
2021

90.6% MOT pass rate from 234 tests

Year to avoid
2022

86.0% MOT pass rate from 136 tests

The best year to buy a used Seat Tarraco Xcellence Lux TDI S-a is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.6% across 234 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.0% — 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 Xcellence Lux TDI 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 Xcellence Lux TDI S-a THIS CAR 89.3% 391 32,053 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
BMW X4 M40D MHEV Auto 90.2% 642 32,439 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Seat Tarraco Xcellence Lux TDI S-a?

The Seat Tarraco Xcellence Lux TDI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.3% across 391 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 Xcellence Lux TDI 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 Xcellence Lux TDI S-a owner drives around 8,902 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 Xcellence Lux TDI S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Tarraco Xcellence Lux TDI S-a reliable?
Based on 391 MOT tests, the Seat Tarraco Xcellence Lux TDI S-a has a 89.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Seat Tarraco Xcellence Lux TDI S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Seat Tarraco Xcellence Lux TDI S-a do per year?
The typical Seat Tarraco Xcellence Lux TDI S-a does around 8,902 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Tarraco Xcellence Lux TDI S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Seat Tarraco Xcellence Lux TDI 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 Xcellence Lux TDI S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Seat Tarraco Xcellence Lux TDI S-a is 2021 with a 90.6% pass rate across 234 tests.