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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the SEAT Tarraco. Check any Tarraco by registration number below.

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87.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+0.4%

vs SEAT Avg

6

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

SEAT Tarraco — MOT Reliability Overview

The SEAT Tarraco has an average MOT pass rate of 87.3%, which is 0.4 percentage points above the SEAT brand average of 86.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Tarraco is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a SEAT Tarraco fails its MOT are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. If you are preparing your Tarraco for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used SEAT Tarraco, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the SEAT Tarraco performs at MOT across different model years.

2023

Based on 43 vehicles

86.0%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%
Dangerous Defects

9.1%

Retest Rate

15.2%

2022

Based on 57 vehicles

82.5%Good
SEAT average: 86.9%
Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

20.0%

Mileage at 3yr

52k mi

2021

Based on 1,127 vehicles

90.4%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%
Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

9.2%

Mileage at 3yr

53k mi

2020

Based on 5,146 vehicles

88.9%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%
Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

12.0%

Mileage at 3yr

44k mi

Mileage at 5yr

69k mi

2019

Based on 11,021 vehicles

87.6%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%
Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

12.7%

Mileage at 3yr

46k mi

Mileage at 5yr

71k mi

0

Based on 7,063 vehicles

88.6%Excellent
SEAT average: 86.9%
Mileage at 5yr

33k mi

Top MOT Failures — SEAT Tarraco

The most common reasons a SEAT Tarraco fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.9%
2

Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator

1.3%
3

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

1.2%
4

A tyre cords visible or damaged

1.1%
5

An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction

1.0%
SEAT Tarraco Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Offside

11.6%

Front Offside

7.0%

Rear Nearside

7.0%

Other SEAT Models

Compare MOT reliability across SEAT models.

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87.5% pass rate

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94.0% pass rate

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88.2% pass rate

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87.3% pass rate

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89.5% pass rate

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for SEAT Tarraco

SEAT Tarraco — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the SEAT Tarraco MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the SEAT Tarraco?
The average MOT pass rate for the SEAT Tarraco is 87.3% compared to the SEAT average of 86.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a SEAT Tarraco?
The most common MOT failures on the SEAT Tarraco are: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.9%), Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator (1.3%), a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the SEAT Tarraco reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 87.3%, the SEAT Tarraco is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a SEAT Tarraco?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a SEAT Tarraco?
Typical mileage for the SEAT Tarraco: 51,676 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Tarraco to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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