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V853 OOA

1999 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,345 mi
Last recorded66,345 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Inca108,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV853 OOA
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 66,345 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 66,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2011 162,091 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 161,792 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 156,399 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 156,399 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 147,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 140,273 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 129,473 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 114,225 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 98,331 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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V853 OOA 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 V853 OOA, 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 V853 OOA registered?

V853 OOA is a 1999 Seat Inca, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V853 OOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V853 OOA 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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