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X851 ABU

2000 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,904 mi
Last recorded134,904 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Seat Inca104,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX851 ABU
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 134,904 miles

air bag light on

brake pipes corroded

damage to front bumper

engine/gearbox oil leaks

front brake discs lipped and corroded

heavy corrosion to suspension components

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

no spare wheel case loose

o/s lower side light inop

o/s wing mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre nail in tread cracking heavily in tread

scratch on front screen

screw in o/s/f tyre

sills damaged

various dents corrosion and scratches to body pannels

Fail 3 Jun 2010 134,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag light on

brake pipes corroded

damage to front bumper

engine/gearbox oil leaks

front brake discs lipped and corroded

heavy corrosion to suspension components

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

no spare wheel case loose

o/s lower side light inop

o/s wing mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre nail in tread cracking heavily in tread

scratch on front screen

screw in o/s/f tyre

sills damaged

various dents corrosion and scratches to body pannels

Pass 14 Mar 2009 129,925 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 129,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2007 119,966 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 119,936 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 107,887 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 99,697 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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X851 ABU is a 2000 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X851 ABU, 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 X851 ABU registered?

X851 ABU is a 2000 Seat Inca, first registered on 9 November 2000.

Is X851 ABU safe to buy?

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