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S851 KNK

1998 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,613 mi
Last recorded187,613 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca106,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS851 KNK
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 187,613 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 187,569 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 181,076 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 177,950 miles

Battery Slightly Insecure

Corrosion In Rear Wheel Arches

N.S.R Chassis Corroding

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O.S.R Chassis Corroding

O.S.R Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 177,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery Slightly Insecure

Corrosion In Rear Wheel Arches

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O.S.R Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 176,303 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2013 176,302 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2012 174,396 miles

Brake Pipes Greased And Undersealed

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2012 174,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake Pipes Greased And Undersealed

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 172,374 miles

1) O/S/F INNER C V gaiter split.

2) Slight play in N/S/F and O/S/F top suspension mounts.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 169,450 miles

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

both front inner upper wheel arches corroded

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

n/s front tyre crackin in tread

o/s front wiperblade split

vehicle corroded badly everywhere

Fail 22 Mar 2010 169,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front inner upper wheel arches corroded

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

n/s front tyre crackin in tread

o/s front wiperblade split

vehicle corroded badly everywhere

Pass 24 Mar 2009 164,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 164,576 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 152,252 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 131,950 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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S851 KNK is a 1998 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S851 KNK, 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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S851 KNK is a 1998 Seat Inca, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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