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Y179 KCB

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

150,588 mi
Last recorded150,588 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 KCB
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 150,588 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 24 Jul 2017 150,586 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 27 Jun 2016 143,541 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 143,540 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 135,044 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 135,025 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 125,992 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 125,992 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 125,044 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 106,651 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 106,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 98,397 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 98,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 87,866 miles

1X bulb out nearside rear side lights

condensation in nearside head lamp

Fail 17 Jun 2010 87,866 miles

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

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

1X bulb out nearside rear side lights

condensation in nearside head lamp

Pass 28 May 2009 78,699 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 73,627 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

brake components rusted up and noisey in operation all readings / efficiencies good

Pass 17 Jun 2008 73,627 miles

Spare tyre defective

brake components rusted up and noisey in operation all readings / efficiencies good

Pass 6 Jun 2007 68,030 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 63,391 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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Y179 KCB is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y179 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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Y179 KCB is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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