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Y217 WCE

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,453 mi
Last recorded143,453 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 WCE
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 143,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 143,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 138,797 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 136,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2017 136,497 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 1. across the axle 2. several pipes going to the valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 130,750 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 122,575 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 113,534 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 96,627 miles

bonnet catch deteriorated

front no plate cracked

has timing belt been replaced at specified interval?

lift in both front strut top mounts

nearside rear tyre at 1.6mm(legal limit)

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

wipers in poor condition

Fail 26 Feb 2013 96,627 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

bonnet catch deteriorated

front no plate cracked

has timing belt been replaced at specified interval?

lift in both front strut top mounts

nearside rear tyre at 1.6mm(legal limit)

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

wipers in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2012 90,499 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 84,444 miles

brake fluid low

front reg plate cracked

lift in both front strut top mounts

surface corrosion to front metal brake pipes

Fail 2 Mar 2011 84,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fluid low

front reg plate cracked

lift in both front strut top mounts

surface corrosion to front metal brake pipes

Pass 23 Feb 2010 75,727 miles

slight lift in both front strut tops

slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 2 Mar 2009 68,731 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 62,983 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 57,642 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 51,520 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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Y217 WCE is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y217 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 Y217 WCE registered?

Y217 WCE is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y217 WCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y217 WCE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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