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W481 WAD

2000 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,504 mi
Last recorded111,504 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Inca104,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 WAD
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2011 111,504 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 100,262 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 100,261 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 91,282 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 91,263 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 77,652 miles

1. noise in o/s trackrod end dry 2. dampnesss around rear comp valve 3 slight leak rear exhaust 4.ferrules on rear flexes corroderd but not seriously

Pass 25 Jun 2007 62,447 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 51,677 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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W481 WAD is a 2000 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W481 WAD, 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 W481 WAD registered?

W481 WAD is a 2000 Seat Inca, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W481 WAD safe to buy?

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