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W724 TFJ

2000 Seat Inca

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

123,193 mi
Last recorded123,193 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Inca104,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW724 TFJ
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 123,193 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 106,109 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 85,657 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 85,645 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 84,231 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 138,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear tyre damaged sidewall

Fail 7 Sep 2016 137,798 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp incorrect colour both headlamps different colours (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 127,688 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all drop link bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 127,688 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure behind headlamp (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure behind headlamp (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all drop link bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 102,209 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 102,201 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 97,848 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 97,848 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 93,616 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 93,616 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 86,971 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 86,971 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 82,607 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 82,607 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 76,815 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 76,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 67,250 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 67,250 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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W724 TFJ is a 2000 Seat Inca in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 W724 TFJ, 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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W724 TFJ is a 2000 Seat Inca, first registered on 4 March 2000.

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