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W62 JBN

2000 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,129 mi
Last recorded162,129 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Inca104,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW62 JBN
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 162,129 miles

recommend rear shoe adjustment handbrake servicable

Fail 7 Jan 2016 162,129 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle holed (7.1.2)

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

recommend rear shoe adjustment handbrake servicable

Pass 9 Jan 2015 161,417 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2014 161,415 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

slight corrosion at nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 6 Aug 2014 161,396 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 159,693 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 156,883 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 May 2012 156,883 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 156,846 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 222,969 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 218,937 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 199,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 170,913 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 143,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r light lense slightly damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2006 117,277 miles

slight damage offside rear light

surface rust on brake pipes

Fail 24 Feb 2006 117,277 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

slight damage offside rear light

surface rust on brake pipes

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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W62 JBN is a 2000 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W62 JBN, 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 W62 JBN registered?

W62 JBN is a 2000 Seat Inca, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W62 JBN safe to buy?

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