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W158 JBN

2000 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,880 mi
Last recorded158,880 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Inca104,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 JBN
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 158,880 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 154,179 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 151,134 miles

brake pipes rusty

damage to windscreen

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2010 148,235 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 148,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 138,526 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 138,512 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 135,123 miles

Front number plate discolouring.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Radial run out evident-nearside and offside rear tyres,

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 135,123 miles

Front number plate discolouring.

Radial run out evident-nearside and offside rear tyres,

Pass 11 Jan 2007 117,161 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 117,161 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r tyre 2mm.n/s/r tyre possible puncture.o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone bushes splitting.rear brake pipes starting to corrode.rear washer not working.n/s/f washer partially blocked.

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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W158 JBN is a 2000 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W158 JBN, 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 W158 JBN registered?

W158 JBN is a 2000 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is W158 JBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W158 JBN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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