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W42 EWY

2000 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,900 mi
Last recorded167,900 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Inca104,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 EWY
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2013 167,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 148,329 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 139,117 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 129,481 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 118,953 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 109,467 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 98,093 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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W42 EWY is a 2000 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W42 EWY, 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 W42 EWY registered?

W42 EWY is a 2000 Seat Inca, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W42 EWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W42 EWY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W42 EWY have outstanding finance?

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