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W518 UEL

2000 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,227 mi
Last recorded83,227 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Inca104,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW518 UEL
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 83,227 miles

nearside front floor corroded and holed not in a prescribed area

various underbody area's and components heavily corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2017 83,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front floor corroded and holed not in a prescribed area

various underbody area's and components heavily corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 81,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 80,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 9 Mar 2015 80,364 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 75,432 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre slight binding

Pass 21 Mar 2013 70,745 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 70,475 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 64,041 miles

gearbox diff noisy

Fail 16 Mar 2012 64,041 miles

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

gearbox diff noisy

Pass 17 Mar 2011 56,980 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 50,525 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2010 50,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,673 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to get low and perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,783 miles

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

front brake discs starting to wear

n/s seatbelt retracting mechanism becoming weak

Pass 10 Mar 2007 33,681 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 30,632 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 30,632 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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W518 UEL is a 2000 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W518 UEL, 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 W518 UEL registered?

W518 UEL is a 2000 Seat Inca, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W518 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W518 UEL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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