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Y247 YBK

2001 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,800 mi
Last recorded169,800 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY247 YBK
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 169,800 miles

Both wiper blades security poor

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Stickers in swept area of windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2016 159,615 miles

Engine smokey

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Off side rear floor area corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Sticker in swept area but not obscuring drivers view of the road

Fail 2 Nov 2016 159,615 miles

Engine smokey

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Off side rear floor area corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Sticker in swept area but not obscuring drivers view of the road

Pass 6 Aug 2015 150,318 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

drivers seat worn

passenger seat worn

suspension lowerd all round

weld repairs to exhaust

Fail 5 Aug 2015 150,299 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

drivers seat worn

suspension lowerd all round

weld repairs to exhaust

Pass 7 Aug 2014 144,444 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 144,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 141,498 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 141,498 miles

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

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 138,673 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 138,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2011 133,592 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 123,957 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 117,325 miles

Engine overfilled with oil

Fail 4 Aug 2009 117,325 miles

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

Engine overfilled with oil

Pass 4 Aug 2008 111,371 miles

offside rear tyre slightly misshapen

Fail 30 Jul 2008 111,371 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

offside rear tyre slightly misshapen

Pass 27 Jun 2007 73,881 miles

Different profile tyres between front and rear

Fail 25 Jun 2007 73,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 4 Jul 2006 49,516 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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Y247 YBK is a 2001 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y247 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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Y247 YBK is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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