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V442 HEB

2000 Seat Inca Sdi

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,184 mi
Last recorded173,184 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Inca Sdi102,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV442 HEB
MakeSeat
ModelInca Sdi
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 173,184 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s & o/s front undershield insecure

Fail 5 Jan 2012 173,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

n/s & o/s front undershield insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2011 163,546 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 163,540 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 154,470 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 154,470 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside and offside front and back metal brake pipes are corroded and will soon need replacing

Pass 18 Dec 2008 142,880 miles

Front brake pads are approx 70% worn

Rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2008 142,880 miles

Front brake pads are approx 70% worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2008 130,508 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 130,325 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 122,521 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2007 122,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake Pipes Rusty

WindowScreen Cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2005 110,615 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 110,615 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Seat Inca Sdi?

Based on 495 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
8,769
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31
Registration plate lamp not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 23
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V442 HEB is a 2000 Seat Inca Sdi in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Seat Inca Sdi models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 102,778 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 Sdi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V442 HEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Inca Sdi typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Seat Inca Sdi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V442 HEB registered?

V442 HEB is a 2000 Seat Inca Sdi, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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