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SEAT Taracco FR TSI Evo S-A (2020)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 30 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£2,003

£167/month

MOT Pass Rate

87%

Good

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 12-25

1498cc Petrol

Solid Option

87% pass rate, £2,003/year to run. 5 points above average.

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Petrol1498cc6 years old30 tests35k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1498cc)

~42 mpg

£1,398
Road Tax

Standard rate (from April 2017)

£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£2,003
Per month£167/mo
Per week£39/wk

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).

Reliability Verdict

87% MOT pass rate(Good)
0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data.

87% of MOT tests on SEAT Taracco FR TSI Evo S-As from 2020 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about 4 years old. That's based on 30 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 35,023 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2020 models2249th of 2,554(bottom 12%)
Rank among SEAT models172nd of 310(bottom half)
vs average of all models+5%(82% avg)
vs 2020 models average-5%(92% avg)
vs SEAT average+2%(85% avg)

Mileage Analysis

35,023

Average miles

vs

29,600

Expected for age

The average 2020 SEAT Taracco FR TSI Evo S-A had 35,023 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is in line with the expected 29,600 miles for a 4-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

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SEAT Taracco FR TSI Evo S-A by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202194%55739,802 mi
202087%3035,023 mi

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About the 2020 SEAT Taracco FR TSI Evo S-A

The 2020 SEAT Taracco FR TSI Evo S-A is a small family car. Our records list a 1498cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 30 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 12% of 2020 models for MOT pass rate.

With an average of 35,023 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, SEAT Taracco FR TSI Evo S-A owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2020 SEAT Taracco FR TSI Evo S-A Fuel Costs

The 1498cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,398 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2020 SEAT Taracco FR TSI Evo S-A?

Total estimated annual running cost is £2,003 (£167/month), broken down as £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT, and £350 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 87% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.

Buying a Used 2020 SEAT Taracco FR TSI Evo S-A

At 6 years old, the SEAT Taracco FR TSI Evo S-A offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. Note: with only 30 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.

Common Issues to Watch For

These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.

Service History

Low risk

Always request a full service history. Regular servicing is the single best indicator of how well a car has been maintained, regardless of mileage.

Running Costs Compared

How the 2020 SEAT Taracco FR TSI Evo S-A stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

CarPass RateFuel/yrTax/yrEst. Ins. GroupTotal/yr
SEAT Taracco FR TSI Evo S-A(2020)87%£1,398£200Grp 12-25£2,003
Ford Fiesta(2018)90%£1,175£200Grp 1-8£1,630-£373
Volkswagen Golf(2019)92%£1,398£200Grp 12-25£1,853-£150
Vauxhall Corsa(2018)85%£1,398£200Grp 8-20£2,003same
Nissan Qashqai(2018)87%£1,175£200Grp 5-15£1,780-£223

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

Questions about the 2020 SEAT Taracco FR TSI Evo S-A

Is the 2020 SEAT Taracco FR TSI Evo S-A reliable?

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. 87% of MOT tests on 2020 SEAT Taracco FR TSI Evo S-As ended in a pass, from 30 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

How much does a 2020 SEAT Taracco FR TSI Evo S-A cost to run?

Our estimate is £2,003 a year (£167 a month): £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £350 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 SEAT Taracco FR TSI Evo S-A?

87% of 30 MOT tests on the 2020 SEAT Taracco FR TSI Evo S-A ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 2249th of 2,554 models first registered in 2020 (bottom 12%).

What is the average mileage for a 2020 SEAT Taracco FR TSI Evo S-A?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2020 SEAT Taracco FR TSI Evo S-A is 35,023 miles, which is in line with the expected 29,600 miles for a 4-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

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