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SEAT TARRACO SE TSI EVO S-A (2021)

Running costs, reliability data, and common problems from 85 real MOT tests.

Annual Cost

£1,737

£145/month

MOT Pass Rate

87%

Good

Road Tax

£195

Flat rate/year

Insurance

Grp 12-25

1498cc Petrol

Solid Option

87% pass rate, £1737/year to run. 5 points above average.

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Petrol1498cc5 years old85 tests31k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1498cc)

~42 mpg

£1,137
Road Tax

Flat rate (post-2017)

£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£1,737
Per month£145/mo
Per week£33/wk

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included.

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Reliability Verdict

87% MOT pass rate(Good)
0%National avg: 82%100%

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. That's close to the national average of 82%.

At 5 years old, 87% of SEAT TARRACO SE TSI EVO S-As from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2026. That's based on 85 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 31,352 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2021 cars2995th of 3,373(top 89%)
Rank among SEAT models168th of 311(top 54%)
vs national average+5%(82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average-5%(92% avg)
vs SEAT average+2%(85% avg)

Mileage Analysis

31,352

Average miles

vs

37,000

Expected for age

The average 2021 SEAT TARRACO SE TSI EVO S-A has 31,352 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 37,000 miles for a 5-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

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About the 2021 SEAT TARRACO SE TSI EVO S-A

The 2021 SEAT TARRACO SE TSI EVO S-A is a small family car with a 1498cc petrol engine. 85 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2026, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 89% of 2021 cars for MOT pass rates.

With an average of 31,352 miles at 5 years old, SEAT TARRACO SE TSI EVO S-A owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2021 SEAT TARRACO SE 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 £1,137 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 SEAT TARRACO SE TSI EVO S-A?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,737 145/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £195 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 2021 SEAT TARRACO SE TSI EVO S-A

At 5 years old, the SEAT TARRACO SE 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 85 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.

Common Issues to Watch For

Based on the 2021 SEAT TARRACO SE TSI EVO S-A's fuel type, age, and engine size, these are the most likely problem areas to check.

Service History

Low risk

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Running Costs Compared

How the 2021 SEAT TARRACO SE TSI EVO S-A stacks up against similar cars for annual running costs, insurance, and tax.

CarPass RateFuel/yrTax/yrInsuranceTotal/yr
SEAT TARRACO SE TSI EVO S-A(2021)87%£1137£195Grp 12-25£1737
FORD FIESTA(2019)91%£955£190Grp 1-8£1400-£337
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF(2019)92%£1137£190Grp 12-25£1582-£155
VAUXHALL CORSA(2019)88%£1137£190Grp 8-20£1732-£5
NISSAN QASHQAI(2020)93%£1137£190Grp 12-25£1582-£155

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT data. Insurance groups are indicative. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

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