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W473 SFT

2000 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,705 mi
Last recorded105,705 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 2000 Seat Inca104,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW473 SFT
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 105,705 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 105,660 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 101,617 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 101,617 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 98,291 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 94,196 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 94,099 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W473 SFT 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 57.1%.

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 W473 SFT, 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 W473 SFT registered?

W473 SFT is a 2000 Seat Inca, first registered on 17 August 2000.

Is W473 SFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W473 SFT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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