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Y137 WER

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

108,423 mi
Last recorded108,423 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY137 WER
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2019 108,423 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near towbar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near towbar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 107,478 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

offside drive shaft rubber weight loose

offside rear brake back plate corroded

reverse lamp not working

Fail 31 Oct 2018 107,478 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 4.11 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Macpherson strut insecurely attached both front top mounts (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

offside drive shaft rubber weight loose

offside rear brake back plate corroded

reverse lamp not working

Pass 20 Oct 2017 106,045 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 106,034 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor rail (3.3.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides floor (5.2.6)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened rear bracket (3.6.A.2b)

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

offside rear brake efforts slightly low

Pass 4 Nov 2016 103,513 miles

off side front end of outer sill coating starting to come off

Fail 31 Oct 2016 103,195 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both from compensator to rear flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brakes near imbalance limit off side lower

off side front end of outer sill coating starting to come off

Pass 17 Nov 2015 95,392 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes to compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower wishbone arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear floor areas slightly corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2015 95,392 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes to compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower wishbone arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear floor areas slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 88,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 88,411 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

CV joints clunking when driven in

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 83,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 78,086 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 74,044 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 74,044 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 70,871 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 70,871 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 66,540 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 62,617 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 56,610 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 56,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 50,601 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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Y137 WER is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 Y137 WER, 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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Y137 WER is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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