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V472 DNC

1999 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,303 mi
Last recorded105,303 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Seat Inca108,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV472 DNC
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 105,303 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 105,303 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 102,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 102,944 miles

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded all from rear compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 98,411 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 92,188 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 92,185 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2013 83,140 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 74,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 71,424 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust getting thin

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2010 68,495 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 68,436 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 65,746 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

advise power steering belt needs ajustment

advise rear off side trye side wall deterioateing

Fail 27 Mar 2009 65,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

advise power steering belt needs ajustment

advise rear off side trye side wall deterioateing

Fail 28 Mar 2008 63,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 63,339 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 61,340 miles

Brake pipes to and from rear load valve (4) corroded but not excessively

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 61,340 miles

Brake pipes to and from rear load valve (4) corroded but not excessively

Pass 3 Apr 2006 59,170 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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V472 DNC is a 1999 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V472 DNC, 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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V472 DNC is a 1999 Seat Inca, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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