SEAT TARRACO MOT pass rate
88.9% of 12,536 SEAT TARRACO MOT tests pass.
The TARRACO passes its MOT 88.9% of the time — well above the average across all SEAT models, which sits at 80.3%.
The SEAT TARRACO passes its MOT 88.9% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 92.1% at 0–3 years to 88.4% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.1% | 1,664 | 31,356 miles |
| 3–6 years | 88.4% | 10,872 | 41,170 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SEAT TARRACO
The most common reason the SEAT TARRACO fails its MOT is tyres — present in 41.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 41.2% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 24.1% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 18.2% | Too high |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 12.9% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Visibility | 10.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 9.5% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.0% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.8% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.7% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 0.7% | Fixing missing |
Related SEAT models
- SEAT IBIZA — 73.9% pass rate
- SEAT LEON — 82.8% pass rate
- SEAT ARONA — 88.4% pass rate
- SEAT ATECA — 91.3% pass rate
- SEAT ALHAMBRA — 78.9% pass rate
- SEAT MII — 83.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SEAT TARRACO?
- 88.9% of SEAT TARRACO MOT tests pass, based on 12,536 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SEAT TARRACO?
- The most common reason the SEAT TARRACO fails its MOT is tyres — present in 41.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the SEAT TARRACO's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the SEAT service history guide for how to check and keep one.