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R118 KBX

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,791 mi
Last recorded55,791 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 KBX
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 55,791 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 39,039 miles

185/60/14 X 4

2 X REAR B/FLEXY FERRELLS S/CORR-PODOT

2 X REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS CORRODED-PODOT

ALL M/B/PIPES S/CORR=PODOT

D/SEAT TORN

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/9/14

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHIC;LE RECPRDS

UNDER BODY HEAVILY CONTAMINATED --MUD

VEHICLE REPRESENTED EXTENSIVELY WELDED & HEAVILY SXHULTZ'D-PODOT

Fail 10 Apr 2014 39,039 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

185/60/14 X 4

2 X REAR B/FLEXY FERRELLS S/CORR-PODOT

2 X REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS CORRODED-PODOT

ALL M/B/PIPES S/CORR=PODOT

D/SEAT TORN

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/9/14

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHIC;LE RECPRDS

UNDER BODY HEAVILY CONTAMINATED --MUD

VEHICLE PRESENTED IS EXTREAMILY UN-ROAD-WORTHY----CORROSION EVERYWHER!!!!!!

Pass 29 Mar 2013 36,585 miles

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

front & rear suspension components corroded

o/s/ & n/s/rear outer wheel arches corroded

rear floors corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 32,700 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 29,379 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 27,950 miles

All underside of vehicle and suspension has light surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 27,124 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 27,111 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 25,949 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 23,807 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 23,772 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 22,056 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight play/wear/lift both front top strut mounts

spare tyre defective

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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R118 KBX is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 106,922 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 R118 KBX, 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 28 years old, this Seat Inca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R118 KBX registered?

R118 KBX is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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