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X471 HNC

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

157,079 mi
Last recorded157,079 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX471 HNC
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 157,079 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 157,079 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 142,758 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 142,739 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 127,066 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2013 127,065 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2012 120,868 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 109,263 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes very slight binding

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn both edges

Fail 3 May 2011 109,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes very slight binding

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn both edges

Pass 13 May 2010 98,344 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Both front suspension top mounts have lift

Rear brake pipes corroded and greased

Fail 13 May 2010 98,344 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front brake pipes corroded

Both front suspension top mounts have lift

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake pipes corroded and greased

Pass 7 Apr 2009 81,313 miles

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Apr 2009 81,313 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Apr 2008 64,674 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 48,458 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 19,024 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2006 27,926 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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X471 HNC is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X471 HNC, 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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What year was X471 HNC registered?

X471 HNC is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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