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V522 DPY

1999 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,289 mi
Last recorded123,289 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Seat Inca108,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV522 DPY
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 123,289 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 122,793 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 110,802 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 110,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 99,772 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 88,265 miles

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

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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V522 DPY is a 1999 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V522 DPY, 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 V522 DPY registered?

V522 DPY is a 1999 Seat Inca, first registered on 5 October 1999.

Is V522 DPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V522 DPY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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