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Y664 COT

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

149,074 mi
Last recorded149,074 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY664 COT
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 149,074 miles

Centre exhaust loose and blowing slightly

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

Spare wheel missing from carrier

Fail 21 Apr 2016 149,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Centre exhaust loose and blowing slightly

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Spare wheel missing from carrier

Pass 15 Apr 2015 145,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers wiper blade beginning to split

rear chassis panel damaged

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2014 142,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front discs worn

nearside front driveshaft constant velocity joint worn

nearside rear door glass missing

Pass 30 Apr 2014 142,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front discs worn

nearside front driveshaft constant velocity joint worn

nearside rear door glass missing

Pass 18 Jan 2013 139,432 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 15 Jan 2013 139,428 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 16 Apr 2012 137,618 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 137,618 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 126,011 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 113,217 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 106,904 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 13,244 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 101,761 miles

see last advice sheet test no.721186147274

Fail 3 Sep 2007 101,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/front head lamp leans cracked

stone chips on wind screen

Pass 5 Sep 2006 92,950 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 92,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 81,140 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 81,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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Y664 COT is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y664 COT, 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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Y664 COT is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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