MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,113 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Coolant leak
Exhaust system corroded.
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Surface corrosion under vehicle.
Exhaust system corroded.
Front brake discs worn.
N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Surface corrosion under vehicle.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust system corroded.
Front brake discs worn.
N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Surface corrosion under vehicle.
Both rear wheel arches rusty.
Corrosion forming under vehicle.
Exhaust system corroded.
N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Both rear wheel arches rusty.
Corrosion forming under vehicle.
Exhaust system corroded.
N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
n/s headlight damaged
rust forming on front and rear suspension components
rust forming on n/s inner sill
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
n/s/f headlamp cracked and pattern is reduced
play in steering collum
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
damage to front number plate
damage to n/s headlight glass
rust forming on n/s outer sill
some play in steering coloumn
some wear to front discs
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/rear tyre wearing off on edges
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/rear tyre wearing off on edges
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front wipers split on edges but still clearing screen
n/s/r tyre perishing and has small cuts in treadnot reaching cord
rust forming on n/s outer sill
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
engine bay covered by undertray
slight blow from centre exhaust silencer
spare tyre has split in outer tyre sidewall
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
some leakage at overspill pipes front tyres wearing off inner edges exhaust clamps rusty
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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R226 EVV is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 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 R226 EVV, 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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R226 EVV is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 16 March 1998.
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