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S352 KCS

1998 Seat Inca Diesel

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,890 mi
Last recorded187,890 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca Diesel112,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS352 KCS
MakeSeat
ModelInca Diesel
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2008 187,890 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

small crack in offside flasher

Pass 1 Mar 2007 185,879 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 185,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 37,317 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 170,611 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Seat Inca Diesel?

Based on 1,575 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

59.9%
Pass Rate
7,247
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 144
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
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S352 KCS is a 1998 Seat Inca Diesel in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Seat Inca Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 112,053 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 Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 190 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S352 KCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Inca Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Inca Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S352 KCS registered?

S352 KCS is a 1998 Seat Inca Diesel, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S352 KCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S352 KCS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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