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V481 DDY

1999 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,621 mi
Last recorded105,621 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Seat Inca108,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV481 DDY
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 105,621 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 99,978 miles

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

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

spare wheel cage loose

Pass 17 Mar 2009 94,388 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 78,829 miles

Battery insecure

LOWER STEERING COLUM HASE SMALL AMOUNT OF PLAY

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 78,829 miles

Battery insecure

LOWER STEERING COLUM HASE SMALL AMOUNT OF PLAY

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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V481 DDY is a 1999 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V481 DDY, 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 V481 DDY registered?

V481 DDY is a 1999 Seat Inca, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is V481 DDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V481 DDY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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