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X842 VJK

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

176,127 mi
Last recorded176,127 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX842 VJK
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 176,127 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 8 Dec 2014 176,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 9 Dec 2013 152,370 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 152,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 146,013 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 146,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 138,504 miles

slight travel on brake pedal3

Fail 11 Mar 2010 129,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 129,111 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 99,295 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 99,295 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 85,905 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 73,887 miles

Nearside Rear 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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X842 VJK is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X842 VJK, 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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X842 VJK is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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