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K3 SFO

1997 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,013 mi
Last recorded67,013 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Inca113,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 SFO
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 67,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 56,865 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre sidewall damage but o/k

Pass 4 Jun 2010 56,865 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall damage but o/k

Pass 15 Jun 2009 51,415 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside wiper blade starting to splite on ends

Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,172 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 124,930 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 124,779 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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K3 SFO is a 1997 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 113,995 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 K3 SFO, 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 29 years old, this Seat Inca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K3 SFO registered?

K3 SFO is a 1997 Seat Inca, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is K3 SFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 SFO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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