SEAT Taracco SE Tech TSI Evo Sa (2021)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 253 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£2,003

£167/month

MOT Pass Rate

88%

Good

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 12-25

1498cc Petrol

Solid Option

88% pass rate, £2,003/year to run. 6 points above average.

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Petrol1498cc5 years old253 tests28k 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

88% MOT pass rate(Good)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. That's 6 points above the average of 82% across all models in our data.

88% of MOT tests on SEAT Taracco SE Tech TSI Evo Sas from 2021 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about 3 years old. That's based on 253 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 28,303 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2021 models2823rd of 3,336(bottom 16%)

Rank among SEAT models159th of 310(bottom half)

vs average of all models+6%(82% avg)

vs 2021 models average-4%(92% avg)

vs SEAT average+3%(85% avg)

Mileage Analysis

28,303

Average miles

22,200

Expected for age

The average 2021 SEAT Taracco SE Tech TSI Evo Sa had 28,303 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is above the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.

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Best Year to Buy?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest MOT pass rate at 89%, while the 2021 model has the lowest at 88%. Consider a different year if reliability is a priority. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

SEAT Taracco SE Tech TSI Evo Sa by Year

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	88%	253	28,303 mi
2020	89%	237	37,731 mi

Similar Cars to Consider

Ford Fiesta

2019 · 998cc Petrol

£1,630/year

91%

+3%

Volkswagen Golf

2019 · 1498cc Petrol

£1,853/year

92%

+4%

Vauxhall Corsa

2019 · 1398cc Petrol

£2,003/year

88%

same

Nissan Qashqai

2020 · 1598cc Petrol

£1,853/year

93%

+5%

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About the 2021 SEAT Taracco SE Tech TSI Evo Sa

The 2021 SEAT Taracco SE Tech TSI Evo Sa is a small family car. Our records list a 1498cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 253 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it a less common model in the UK market. It sits in the bottom 16% of 2021 models for MOT pass rate.

With an average of 28,303 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, SEAT Taracco SE Tech TSI Evo Sa owners cover more miles than the average driver.

2021 SEAT Taracco SE Tech TSI Evo Sa 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 2021 SEAT Taracco SE Tech TSI Evo Sa?

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 88% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.

Buying a Used 2021 SEAT Taracco SE Tech TSI Evo Sa

At 5 years old, the SEAT Taracco SE Tech TSI Evo Sa offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost.

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 2021 SEAT Taracco SE Tech TSI Evo Sa stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Est. Ins. Group	Total/yr
SEAT Taracco SE Tech TSI Evo Sa(2021)	88%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£2,003
Ford Fiesta(2019)	91%	£1,175	£200	Grp 1-8	£1,630-£373
Volkswagen Golf(2019)	92%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853-£150
Vauxhall Corsa(2019)	88%	£1,398	£200	Grp 8-20	£2,003same
Nissan Qashqai(2020)	93%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853-£150

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 2021 SEAT Taracco SE Tech TSI Evo Sa

Is the 2021 SEAT Taracco SE Tech TSI Evo Sa reliable?

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. 88% of MOT tests on 2021 SEAT Taracco SE Tech TSI Evo Sas ended in a pass, from 253 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

How much does a 2021 SEAT Taracco SE Tech TSI Evo Sa 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 2021 SEAT Taracco SE Tech TSI Evo Sa?

88% of 253 MOT tests on the 2021 SEAT Taracco SE Tech TSI Evo Sa ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 2823rd of 3,336 models first registered in 2021 (bottom 16%).

Which year SEAT Taracco SE Tech TSI Evo Sa has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 SEAT Taracco SE Tech TSI Evo Sa has the highest MOT pass rate at 89% and the 2021 the lowest at 88%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger and have done fewer miles.

What is the average mileage for a 2021 SEAT Taracco SE Tech TSI Evo Sa?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2021 SEAT Taracco SE Tech TSI Evo Sa is 28,303 miles, which is above the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.