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X526 NSO

2000 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,544 mi
Last recorded120,544 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Inca104,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX526 NSO
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 120,544 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber top cover missing

Fail 4 Sep 2015 120,554 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/ floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hanger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/ sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber top cover missing

Pass 15 Sep 2014 117,542 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 117,540 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 113,345 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 113,343 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 104,395 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 98,018 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 98,018 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 91,451 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 91,147 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 84,050 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 83,996 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 74,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise o/s/f wiper blade slightly deteriorated

advise slight corrosion o/s sill

Pass 31 Oct 2006 62,662 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 51,100 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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X526 NSO is a 2000 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 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 X526 NSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X526 NSO registered?

X526 NSO is a 2000 Seat Inca, first registered on 6 November 2000.

Is X526 NSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X526 NSO shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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