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Y128 KCB

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

159,180 mi
Last recorded159,180 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 KCB
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 159,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 159,180 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 151,154 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 30,583 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 145,120 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 145,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edge

Nearside and offside front suspension top mounts slight movement

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 137,591 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 137,591 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tread

Pass 3 Jan 2015 130,787 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 130,787 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 116,900 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 115,628 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

spare wheel carrier insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2012 96,941 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 96,892 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 82,779 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2006 77,544 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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Y128 KCB is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y128 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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Y128 KCB is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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