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X856 ABU

2000 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,401 mi
Last recorded164,401 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Inca104,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX856 ABU
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 164,401 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 162,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2012 157,094 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

drivers seat is fixed in one position ( for driver ) will not move

os mirror cracked

Fail 19 Apr 2012 156,963 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

drivers seat is fixed in one position ( for driver ) will not move

os mirror cracked

Pass 6 May 2011 145,383 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 145,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 133,870 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 133,870 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 120,891 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 108,538 miles

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

brake fluid low nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 May 2007 97,677 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit on outer edge

Fail 4 May 2007 97,493 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre on limit on outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2006 84,928 miles

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

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

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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X856 ABU is a 2000 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X856 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 X856 ABU registered?

X856 ABU is a 2000 Seat Inca, first registered on 9 November 2000.

Is X856 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X856 ABU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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