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Y159 DTO

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,163 mi
Last recorded94,163 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 DTO
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 94,163 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 89,214 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 84,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 84,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 77,561 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 68,430 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 60,404 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 60,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 53,389 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 44,159 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 44,159 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 33,212 miles

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

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 8 Dec 2016 20,754 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 20,754 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 20,354 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 19,801 miles

both rear tyres age cracking

bothy front mirrors deteriorated but not effecting rear view

Fail 19 Jun 2014 19,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres age cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2013 19,510 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread

both wing mirror glass slightly distorted view

Pass 18 Jun 2012 19,129 miles

both mirror glasses slightlt distorted

both rear tyres cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 14 Jun 2011 18,801 miles

mirror slightly loose o/s

exhaust slight blow rear

Pass 7 Jun 2010 18,315 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 8 Jun 2009 16,844 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 16,187 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 15,365 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 14,217 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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Y159 DTO is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y159 DTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y159 DTO registered?

Y159 DTO is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 16 May 2001.

Is Y159 DTO safe to buy?

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