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Seat Taracco SE Tech TSI Evo SA (2021)

147 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.3% first-time pass rate

2021 Seat Taracco SE Tech TSI Evo SA

CarHunch analysed 147 real MOT records for the 2021 Seat Taracco SE Tech TSI Evo SA. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2021 SEAT Tarraco SE Tech TSI EVO SA is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with an 89.2% first-time pass rate compared to 80%, and only 8.8% of vehicles ever developing dangerous defects—well below the concern threshold. This petrol-only model shows consistently strong performance across the cohort.

At 30,597 miles median, these cars are running within typical mileage for their age, which supports the reliability picture. With just 0.33 average failures per vehicle and 2.3 advisories, owners are mostly dealing with minor wear items rather than structural problems—so if you're considering one, get a full pre-purchase inspection to flag any of those advisory items early, but don't expect major surprises.

Generally reliable 9.3% above UK average
89.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
30,597
typical mileage
22,701–40,926 middle half
8.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.33
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Seat Taracco SE Tech TSI Evo SA

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 146 89.2% 0.33
Other (1%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Seat Taracco SE Tech TSI Evo SA vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

22,701
low mileage
30,597
typical
40,926
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Seat Taracco SE Tech TSI Evo SA vehicles fall between 22,701 and 40,926 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.33
Avg failures per vehicle
2.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Seat Taracco SE Tech TSI Evo SA:

2020