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X304 YEC

2001 Seat Inca

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,127 mi
Last recorded108,127 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX304 YEC
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 108,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight exhaust leak at front exhaust box

Pass 24 Apr 2019 105,205 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 105,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 100,762 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre inside edges (4.1.E.1)

n/s inner and outer sil close to front jacking point corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2018 100,747 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s inner and outer sill in front of rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre inside edges (4.1.E.1)

n/s inner and outer sil close to front jacking point corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2017 97,341 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Apr 2017 97,341 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 94,721 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 94,721 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 91,764 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 89,996 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 88,431 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 85,932 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 83,338 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 79,114 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 76,271 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 72,982 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 65,203 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 557,066 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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X304 YEC is a 2001 Seat Inca in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2001 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 100,397 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 X304 YEC, 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 25 years old, this Seat Inca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X304 YEC is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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