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T517 KAM

1999 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,172 mi
Last recorded151,172 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Seat Inca108,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT517 KAM
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 151,172 miles

Battery insecure

Damage to front

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2009 151,172 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Damage to front

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2007 140,745 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 140,745 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 134,669 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 134,669 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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T517 KAM is a 1999 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 108,207 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 T517 KAM, 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 27 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 T517 KAM registered?

T517 KAM is a 1999 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T517 KAM safe to buy?

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