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Y157 KCB

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,584 mi
Last recorded212,584 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 KCB
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 212,584 miles

Coolant bottle empty

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Outer sills have surface corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near to load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wheel arches have advance corrosion

Surface corrosion to under body in places

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 210,829 miles

both outer cv gaitors perishing

chip in windscreen

nearside front lower arm rear bush perishing and splitting

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside outer sill corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust mountings perishing

spare tyre bald on edge

Pass 23 Aug 2017 206,008 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 206,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 204,215 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 189,116 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 184,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

smear on wipers

Fail 11 Jun 2014 184,013 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

smear on wipers

Pass 27 Sep 2013 174,544 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 174,542 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 159,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

handbrake lever travel at maximum allowable limit.

Fail 12 Jun 2012 159,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

handbrake lever travel at maximum allowable limit.

Fail 13 Jun 2011 148,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 148,584 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 139,410 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 139,410 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 126,748 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 111,765 miles

F Tyres wearing in side

N S F H Light cracked

Shokes slightly bouncey

Pass 1 Jun 2007 92,805 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 92,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 74,611 miles

rear brakes have a slight imballance n/s is lower than the o/s .

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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Y157 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 66.7%.

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 Y157 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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Y157 KCB is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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