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Y241 NYB

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

172,583 mi
Last recorded172,583 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY241 NYB
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 172,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 Apr 2017 165,823 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)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 165,814 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 165,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 162,943 miles

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

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

Nearside handbrake effort

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Arch's corroding

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

Fail 5 May 2016 162,942 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal Rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside handbrake effort

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Arch's corroding

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 153,408 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2014 153,371 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 153,346 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 147,102 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 147,102 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 136,141 miles

front-wing-damaged-o/s

Fail 11 May 2011 136,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front-wing-damaged-o/s

Fail 6 May 2010 122,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2010 122,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 116,070 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 106,773 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 106,773 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 93,915 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 80,957 miles

n/s/r tyre has been run atr low pressure marking side walls. May have internal structual weakening

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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Y241 NYB 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 65%.

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 Y241 NYB, 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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Y241 NYB is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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