2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 SEAT Tarraco MOT pass rate and common faults

2,055 MOT tests in 2024. 86.7% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time86.7%
Failed or needed repairs13.3%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,055 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    79 marked dangerous
  2. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    52 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    26 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.6%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%
  10. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.1%
  2. Brakes3.5%
  3. Seat belts & airbags2.8%
  4. Lights & electrics2.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  6. Suspension1.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt5.7%

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 2020 SEAT Tarraco?

In 2024, 86.7% of 2020 SEAT Tarraco cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,055 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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 2020 SEAT Tarraco reliable at MOT time?

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