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W983 WDL

2000 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,283 mi
Last recorded124,283 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Inca104,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW983 WDL
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 124,283 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pipes corroded

surface corrosion across the vehicle

Fail 29 Sep 2014 118,447 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 107,991 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 107,990 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 104,025 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 104,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 65,185 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 95,931 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2009 89,501 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 89,500 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 80,944 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 80,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2007 73,600 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 73,600 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 64,283 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 64,281 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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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W983 WDL 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 50%.

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 W983 WDL, 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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W983 WDL is a 2000 Seat Inca, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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