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Y116 KCB

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,610 mi
Last recorded141,610 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY116 KCB
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 141,610 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2022 135,361 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 130,286 miles

under side corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2020 123,706 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pulling away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 117,622 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play boot damaged (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 111,124 miles

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills both sides (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 105,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 103,997 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 101,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 100,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 100,007 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 97,239 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 97,239 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 95,038 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 95,038 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 86,783 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 81,530 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2008 74,670 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 74,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 60,772 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 51,206 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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Y116 KCB is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 Y116 KCB, 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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Y116 KCB is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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