2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 SEAT Tarraco MOT pass rate and common faults

1,135 MOT tests in 2024. 88.7% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time88.7%
Failed or needed repairs11.3%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,135 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    33 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    40 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  4. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator1.1%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    16 marked dangerous
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.5%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.9%
  2. Brakes3.9%
  3. Lights & electrics2.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  5. Seat belts & airbags1.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  7. Suspension0.6%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.4%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt6.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre4.2%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2021 SEAT Tarraco?

In 2024, 88.7% of 2021 SEAT Tarraco cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,135 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 SEAT Tarraco?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 SEAT Tarraco reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).