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W181 MWB

2000 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,833 mi
Last recorded146,833 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Seat Inca104,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 MWB
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2021 146,833 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2020 145,175 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 143,833 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 143,799 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 140,735 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 136,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 133,835 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front floor/outer sill section showing signs of corrosion

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 133,829 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front floor/outer sill section showing signs of corrosion

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 130,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front floor/sill section showing signs of corrosion

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 130,724 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part both front (3.6.B.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front floor/sill section showing signs of corrosion

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

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 127,341 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2014 127,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 125,401 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Nov 2012 124,324 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 124,324 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 121,679 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 118,957 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 116,166 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 111,886 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 111,884 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 109,025 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 104,981 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 104,928 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 100,799 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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W181 MWB is a 2000 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W181 MWB, 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 W181 MWB registered?

W181 MWB is a 2000 Seat Inca, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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