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Y522 TNS

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

181,757 mi
Last recorded181,757 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY522 TNS
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 181,757 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 181,757 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 181,472 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 181,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 176,250 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 171,235 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 165,332 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 165,332 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 161,980 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 161,980 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 161,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 160,095 miles

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

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

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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Y522 TNS is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Y522 TNS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y522 TNS?

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What year was Y522 TNS registered?

Y522 TNS is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y522 TNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y522 TNS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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