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V59 KEW

1999 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,711 mi
Last recorded138,711 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Inca108,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV59 KEW
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 138,711 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 138,711 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 127,217 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 119,457 miles

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

Front undershield insecure

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

Offside rear parking brake effort could be improved

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 119,456 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front undershield insecure

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

Offside rear parking brake effort could be improved

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 105,336 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 91,734 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 84,209 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 84,202 miles

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

n/s and o/s front wishbone bushes split

Pass 28 Sep 2007 77,349 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 71,391 miles

o/s inner wing brake pipe corroded

rear axle brake pipe corroded

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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V59 KEW is a 1999 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V59 KEW, 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 V59 KEW registered?

V59 KEW is a 1999 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V59 KEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V59 KEW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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