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W174 JBN

2000 Seat Inca Sdi

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,372 mi
Last recorded81,372 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Inca Sdi102,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 JBN
MakeSeat
ModelInca Sdi
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 81,372 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 77,371 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 77,371 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 76,194 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 76,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 71,162 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 71,162 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 65,962 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 65,962 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 59,363 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 59,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Seat Inca Sdi?

Based on 495 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
8,769
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31
Registration plate lamp not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 23
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W174 JBN is a 2000 Seat Inca Sdi in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2000 Seat Inca Sdi models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 102,778 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 Sdi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W174 JBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Inca Sdi typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Seat Inca Sdi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W174 JBN registered?

W174 JBN is a 2000 Seat Inca Sdi, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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