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Y423 RSE

2001 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,145 mi
Last recorded148,145 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY423 RSE
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 148,145 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 14,845 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 146,720 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 127,633 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 105,973 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 91,784 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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Y423 RSE is a 2001 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y423 RSE, 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 Y423 RSE registered?

Y423 RSE is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y423 RSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y423 RSE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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