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Y552 FAR

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,618 mi
Last recorded128,618 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY552 FAR
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 128,618 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 121,277 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 121,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 113,826 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 113,826 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING EXCESSIVE.

N/S C/V BOOT PUNCTURED.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 107,814 miles

MINOR EXHAUST LEAK AT JOINT IN FRONT OF SILENCER.

N/S/F TYRE WORN TO LIMIT.

O/S/F W/BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY?

WEAR IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS,

Pass 9 May 2006 94,534 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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Y552 FAR 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 Y552 FAR, 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 Y552 FAR registered?

Y552 FAR is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y552 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y552 FAR 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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