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X482 HNC

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

182,842 mi
Last recorded182,842 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX482 HNC
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 182,842 miles

all rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

both front top suspension strut mounts have play

nearside front head light damaged

offside front cv gaiter starting to perish

temp repair to front exhaust braket

wind screen crack outside the swept areaa

Fail 8 Jun 2010 182,842 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

all rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

both front top suspension strut mounts have play

nearside front head light damaged

offside front cv gaiter starting to perish

temp repair to front exhaust braket

wind screen crack outside the swept areaa

Pass 29 May 2009 153,235 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 152,785 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 123,787 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

wheel trims fitted to the viechle

Pass 10 Mar 2006 103,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil over full

Fail 10 Mar 2006 103,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil over full

Pass 6 Jul 2005 92,984 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 92,984 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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X482 HNC is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X482 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 X482 HNC registered?

X482 HNC is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 12 February 2001.

Is X482 HNC safe to buy?

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