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X459 ERB

2001 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,537 mi
Last recorded112,537 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX459 ERB
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2009 112,537 miles

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

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

cuts on o/side front tyre sidewall

main brake pipes at rear corroded

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

rear tyre outer sidewalls deteriorating

Pass 8 Jan 2009 112,537 miles

cuts on o/side front tyre sidewall

main brake pipes at rear corroded

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

rear tyre outer sidewalls deteriorating

Fail 16 Jan 2008 98,584 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 98,584 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 82,373 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2007 82,373 miles

brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2006 76,293 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 76,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel insecure (4.2.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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X459 ERB is a 2001 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 X459 ERB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X459 ERB?

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What year was X459 ERB registered?

X459 ERB is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X459 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X459 ERB shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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