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Y243 YBK

2001 Seat Inca

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,627 mi
Last recorded118,627 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 YBK
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 118,627 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 113,159 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 107,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 103,772 miles

all rear steel brake pipes covered in grease not allowing a full visual inspection

Fail 7 Nov 2011 103,771 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all rear steel brake pipes covered in grease not allowing a full visual inspection

Pass 21 Oct 2008 103,410 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 96,668 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 84,019 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 68,894 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 68,893 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

radiator not properly fixed due to frontal impact

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 YBK is a 2001 Seat Inca in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YBK, 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 YBK registered?

Y243 YBK is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 7 May 2001.

Is Y243 YBK safe to buy?

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