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BJZ 9740

2001 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,884 mi
Last recorded126,884 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 9740
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 126,884 miles

Nearside sill in poor condition but not excessive

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 116,802 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 11,631 miles

Nearside Front cv boot has a slight cut

Pass 15 Nov 2017 111,974 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 103,775 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside number plate light dull

Fail 12 Nov 2016 103,728 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside number plate light dull

Pass 17 Dec 2015 103,154 miles

n/s rear tyre inner and outer wall cracking

Fail 8 Dec 2015 103,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre inner and outer wall cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2014 102,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

damp around l/s/v

inner wall on o/s rear tyre cracking

o/s and n/s front wishbone bushes slightly tugged

Pass 28 Nov 2013 101,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damp around l/s/v

o/s and n/s front wishbone bushes slightly tugged

Fail 28 Nov 2013 101,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damp around l/s/v

o/s and n/s front wishbone bushes slightly tugged

Pass 10 Dec 2012 99,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 91,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 85,701 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 81,029 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 81,025 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 80,957 miles

Offside Inner Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 72,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 63,652 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 53,788 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 43,479 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Inca?

Based on 79,781 MOT tests across 8,113 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
6,467
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
8,113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,617
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,892
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,852
position lamp(s) not working 3,710
Stop lamp not working 3,487
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BJZ 9740 is a 2001 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2001 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 100,397 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Inca fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,617 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJZ 9740, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Inca typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Inca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJZ 9740 registered?

BJZ 9740 is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is BJZ 9740 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJZ 9740 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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