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S570 VMY

1998 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,944 mi
Last recorded32,944 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS570 VMY
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 32,944 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 30,564 miles

air bag light on

corrosion to underbody

Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,554 miles

airbag light on

Pass 18 Feb 2009 26,311 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

front no. plate deteriated

spare wheel missing

undershield fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Feb 2009 26,311 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

air bag light on

offside rear tyre perished

spare wheel missing

undershield fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Nov 2007 23,488 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 21,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S570 VMY is a 1998 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S570 VMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S570 VMY registered?

S570 VMY is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S570 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S570 VMY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S570 VMY have outstanding finance?

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