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V316 LDA

1999 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,591 mi
Last recorded148,591 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Seat Inca108,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV316 LDA
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 148,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Nov 2018 143,621 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 143,608 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door slam (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2018 143,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 130,141 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 130,141 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 128,107 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 126,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 123,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 123,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 12,080 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f wheel steel

Pass 23 Mar 2011 114,087 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2010 109,006 miles

drivers wing mirror minor damage

Fail 22 Mar 2010 109,005 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

drivers wing mirror minor damage

Pass 16 Jul 2009 106,321 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 99,995 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 999,995 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 92,048 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 92,048 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 84,389 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 84,389 miles

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

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

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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V316 LDA is a 1999 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V316 LDA, 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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V316 LDA is a 1999 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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