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X879 ABU

2000 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,491 mi
Last recorded161,491 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Inca104,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX879 ABU
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 161,491 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 161,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

o/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2012 152,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise front discs

Pass 3 Sep 2012 152,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise front discs

Pass 18 Oct 2010 146,468 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 146,468 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 141,137 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 141,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 124,597 miles

Offside + nearside rear wheel bearings noisey

Fail 22 Mar 2008 124,597 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside + nearside rear wheel bearings noisey

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 117,519 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 95,082 miles

Nearside Outer 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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X879 ABU 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 X879 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 X879 ABU registered?

X879 ABU is a 2000 Seat Inca, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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