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Y479 RSO

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,824 mi
Last recorded87,824 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 RSO
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 87,824 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 87,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 80,982 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 80,981 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 71,939 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 63,634 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 54,456 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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Y479 RSO is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y479 RSO, 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 Y479 RSO registered?

Y479 RSO is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y479 RSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y479 RSO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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