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Y243 ACV

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

205,002 mi
Last recorded205,002 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 ACV
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 205,002 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 201,269 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded,no sharp edges yet

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 9 May 2014 196,379 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 20 May 2013 188,772 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 178,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 178,163 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 165,801 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Slight play in both front brake caliper sliders.

Spare wheel carrier slightly insecure.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 157,787 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2009 153,611 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 147,547 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 143,941 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 143,939 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 138,551 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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Y243 ACV is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y243 ACV, 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 Y243 ACV registered?

Y243 ACV is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y243 ACV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y243 ACV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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