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W147 ORS

2000 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

117,111 mi
Last recorded117,111 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Inca104,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW147 ORS
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 117,111 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment x 2 (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 117,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed x 2 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage & spring missing (3.6.E.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment x 2 (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 107,152 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 3 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 107,073 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 3 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 104,766 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 104,763 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 103,713 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 103,705 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 101,323 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 101,323 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 95,286 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 95,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 88,542 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 88,542 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 82,440 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 82,439 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 73,283 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 73,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2008 64,368 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 55,729 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 45,822 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 45,822 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 34,753 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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W147 ORS is a 2000 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2000 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 104,870 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W147 ORS, 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 26 years old, this Seat Inca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W147 ORS registered?

W147 ORS is a 2000 Seat Inca, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W147 ORS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W147 ORS shows 24 tests with a 54.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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