2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 SEAT Tarraco MOT pass rate and common faults

4,216 MOT tests in 2024. 83.5% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time83.5%
Failed or needed repairs16.5%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,216 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    162 marked dangerous
  2. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    97 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    68 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.0%
  8. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.9%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres7.2%
  2. Brakes4.0%
  3. Lights & electrics3.0%
  4. Seat belts & airbags2.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  6. Suspension1.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt7.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 SEAT Tarraco?

In 2024, 83.5% of 2019 SEAT Tarraco cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,216 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 SEAT Tarraco?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 SEAT Tarraco reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).