2019 SEAT Tarraco 2.0L Diesel · YR19 NCP

The most recent MOT on 2025-07-11 was a pass at 51,899 miles — but with a significant caveat: both rear child seats were fitted, blocking full inspection of the adult seatbelts. This is not a failure, but it’s a recurring red flag that prevents verification of critical safety equipment. This child seat obstruction appears in every single MOT since 2022 — five consecutive tests — and has never been resolved. It suggests either habitual use of fixed or poorly installed child seats, or a deliberate avoidance of belt inspection. Either way, the belts’ condition remains officially unknown. Tyre and brake wear show a clear worsening trend. In 2022, offside rear tyre wear was noted; by 2023, front tyres were worn close to the legal limit; in 2024, nearside front tread fell below 1.6mm and the offside rear tyre developed a dangerous structural bulge — a fail item requiring immediate replacement. The 2025 test shows no tyre or brake advisories, but that likely reflects recent corrective work, not underlying durability. Front brake pads were flagged as thin in 2023, and front wipers smeared and wishbones showed early corrosion in 2022 — signs of gradual but cumulative wear across suspension, braking, and ancillary systems. At 51,899 miles over roughly 7 years (~7,400 miles/year), the mileage is broadly typical — neither unusually low nor high.