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V138 DBX

1999 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,875 mi
Last recorded125,875 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Seat Inca108,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV138 DBX
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2016 125,875 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 99,835 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion floor drain hole (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 124,405 miles

corrosion to underside and prescribed areas but not excessively weakened

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2015 124,395 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 121,323 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 121,254 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 117,228 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 117,228 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 110,989 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 110,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 98,852 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 87,449 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 75,317 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 68,530 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 60,223 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 24,442 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 47,439 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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V138 DBX is a 1999 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 V138 DBX, 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.

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What year was V138 DBX registered?

V138 DBX is a 1999 Seat Inca, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V138 DBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V138 DBX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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