Seat Tarraco Fr Sport TSI Evo S A (2021)
2021 Seat Tarraco Fr Sport TSI Evo S A
CarHunch analysed 205 real MOT records for the 2021 Seat Tarraco Fr Sport TSI Evo S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2021 SEAT TARRACO is a reliable performer, with 92.1% of vehicles passing MOT first time—well ahead of the UK average of 80%—and only 10.2% ever showing dangerous defects, which is reassuringly low. The petrol engine variant (which makes up the cohort) maintains a 91.9% pass rate, indicating consistent durability across the sample.
At just over 31,000 miles median for a three-year-old model, these cars are running within expected mileage, and the low failure rate of 0.22 per vehicle suggests mechanical issues are genuinely rare. Most owners encounter minor advisories (averaging 2.0 per MOT) rather than costly repairs, so budget for routine maintenance but not major work—have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension and brake wear, which typically drive those advisory counts on family SUVs.
What to check before buying a 2021 Seat Tarraco Fr Sport TSI Evo S A
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 (98%) | 201 | 91.9% | 0.23 |
| Other (2%) | 4 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Seat Tarraco Fr Sport TSI Evo S A 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.
Half of all 2021 Seat Tarraco Fr Sport TSI Evo S A vehicles fall between 24,367 and 40,239 miles.
MOT History Averages
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