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Y185 KCB

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,221 mi
Last recorded83,221 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 KCB
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 83,221 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 83,184 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 73,294 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 73,275 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Window in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 63,666 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 63,648 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 50,251 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 35,073 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

play in rack

Fail 29 Nov 2014 37,971 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Nov 2014 37,971 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 26 Sep 2013 33,916 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 33,916 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 31,323 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 31,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 27,066 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 24,161 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 24,161 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 17,203 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 8,415 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 8,745 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 8,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 34,860 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 31,085 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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Y185 KCB 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 65.2%.

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 Y185 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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Y185 KCB is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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