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V58 DBU

1999 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,229 mi
Last recorded119,229 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Seat Inca108,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV58 DBU
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 119,229 miles

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

all brake pipes surface corrosion

o/s and n/s front sills damaged

oil leak

under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2017 119,229 miles

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

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

all brake pipes surface corrosion

o/s and n/s front sills damaged

oil leak

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2016 114,068 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 114,066 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 108,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 106,248 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 104,298 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 102,849 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 102,847 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 101,382 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 101,382 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 98,879 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 96,755 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 93,413 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 93,413 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 93,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 85,610 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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V58 DBU is a 1999 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V58 DBU, 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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What year was V58 DBU registered?

V58 DBU is a 1999 Seat Inca, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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