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P519 BFO

1996 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,757 mi
Last recorded96,757 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Seat Inca124,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP519 BFO
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2011 96,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

the n/s front tyre is very worn on outer edge.

the n/s inner sill to floor area is corroded and holed (in a non prescribed area).

the o/s outer sill is very corroded but not yet holed.

there is a slight diesel leak from injector

Pass 1 Dec 2010 88,173 miles

both outersills slightly corroded and require attention soon

bothy rear chassis rails slightly corroded and require attention soon

nearside front wishbone back bush becoming unbonded

offside door requires attention soon

offside front floor slightly corroded

offside front tyre on legal limit

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2010 88,137 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both outersills slightly corroded and require attention soon

bothy rear chassis rails slightly corroded and require attention soon

nearside front wishbone back bush becoming unbonded

offside door requires attention soon

offside front floor slightly corroded

offside front tyre on legal limit

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2009 78,781 miles

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

axel corroded

both front ,centre and rear floor slightly corroded

both front ,centre and rear sill to floors slightly corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipe centre section slightly corroded

engine noisey when reved (possible crank)

offside front wishbone back bush slighly perished

rear chassis rail support beam slightly corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2009 78,637 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front, centre and rear floors slighty corroded

both front, centre and rear sill to floor slighty corroded

enigne requires attention soon

foot brake pedal travel on limit

rear axle slighty corroded

rear chassis railk support beam slighty corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2008 71,806 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front wishbone back bush slightly perished

several corrosion spots showing

Pass 28 Jul 2008 71,665 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2008 71,665 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2007 69,560 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 67,557 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 67,557 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 65,410 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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P519 BFO is a 1996 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1996 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 124,434 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P519 BFO, 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 30 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 P519 BFO registered?

P519 BFO is a 1996 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is P519 BFO safe to buy?

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