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W285 WDS

2000 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,608 mi
Last recorded148,608 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 2000 Seat Inca104,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 WDS
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 148,608 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 148,608 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

b/pedal // rack // bumper // door handles

Pass 2 Aug 2006 129,856 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 129,586 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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W285 WDS is a 2000 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W285 WDS, 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 W285 WDS registered?

W285 WDS is a 2000 Seat Inca, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W285 WDS safe to buy?

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