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W502 UBY

2000 Seat Inca

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

215,050 mi
Last recorded215,050 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Inca104,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW502 UBY
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 215,050 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipework painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner wheelarch corroded to hole /not within perscribed area

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front door mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipework painted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fllor/sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp unit/mount repaired

exhaust system/mountings repaired

nearside/offside front strut tops have play/wear not excessive with vehicle in normal driving position

parking brake lever travel high

surface corrosion to vehicle underbody floors/sills.

Fail 1 Mar 2019 215,034 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipework to load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipework painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner wheelarch corroded to hole /not within perscribed area

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front door mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipework painted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fllor/sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp unit/mount repaired

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

exhaust system/mountings repaired

nearside/offside front strut tops have play/wear not excessive with vehicle in normal driving position

parking brake lever travel high

power steering resevoir loose/insecured

Pass 19 Feb 2018 213,323 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion middle of floor pan area (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 213,316 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom of sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion middle of floor pan area (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 211,551 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 211,551 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 208,863 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 208,863 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 203,495 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 203,495 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 108,074 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2012 95,782 miles

brake pipes have slight corrosion

oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2012 95,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pipes have slight corrosion

front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2011 89,899 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing starting to get noisy

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 25 Nov 2010 85,132 miles

28% imbalance on rear service brake

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

damage to slam panel

o/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/f tyre valve stem perishing

Fail 19 Nov 2010 85,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

28% imbalance on rear service brake

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

damage to slam panel

o/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/f tyre valve stem perishing

Fail 13 Nov 2010 85,045 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Coolant leak

Damage to front slam panel

General surface corrosion under vehicle

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 84,941 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 80,971 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 73,672 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 71,414 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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W502 UBY is a 2000 Seat Inca in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W502 UBY, 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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W502 UBY is a 2000 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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