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X653 HEE

2000 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

182,856 mi
Last recorded182,856 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Inca104,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX653 HEE
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 182,856 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 166,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 146,072 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 145,668 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 131,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

DRIVERS VIEW offside mirror slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2008 131,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

DRIVERS VIEW offside mirror slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 125,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front very slight bind

Fail 15 Oct 2007

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Dec 2006 114,421 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 114,421 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 97,526 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2005 97,517 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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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X653 HEE is a 2000 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X653 HEE, 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.

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What year was X653 HEE registered?

X653 HEE is a 2000 Seat Inca, first registered on 20 December 2000.

Is X653 HEE safe to buy?

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