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Y207 WCE

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,039 mi
Last recorded163,039 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY207 WCE
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 163,039 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion (may need attention soon)

engine is fumey when idling

offside front indicator cover lens is missing

slight damage to nearside outer sill

spare wheel is missing from its carrier

Fail 10 Dec 2014 163,039 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion (may need attention soon)

engine is fumey when idling

offside front indicator cover lens is missing

slight damage to nearside outer sill

some ovality and imbalance to rear brakes during roller brake test

spare wheel is missing from its carrier

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 13 Dec 2013 162,940 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

headlight switch is slightly loose

offside front indicator lens cover is missing

some damage to nearside outer sill

some heavy surface corrosion to all rear metal brake pipes (may need attention soon)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 162,940 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

headlight switch is slightly loose

offside front indicator lens cover is missing

some damage to nearside outer sill

some heavy surface corrosion to all rear metal brake pipes (may need attention soon)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 153,926 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 137,337 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 120,228 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 107,673 miles

Damage to nearside sill

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 107,673 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Damage to nearside sill

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 105,760 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Apr 2007 103,048 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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Y207 WCE is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y207 WCE, 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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What year was Y207 WCE registered?

Y207 WCE is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y207 WCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y207 WCE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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