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Y904 FYA

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

168,668 mi
Last recorded168,668 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY904 FYA
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 168,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 168,668 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 167,846 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes have been under sealed

rear suspension has surface corrossion

Pass 8 Aug 2016 166,504 miles

A little corrosion starting on sills

Corroded rear brake pipes hidden with fresh underseal

Offside rear tyre worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth on edges

Some play/wear in front roll bar end link bushings

Fail 5 Aug 2016 166,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

A little corrosion starting on sills

Corroded rear brake pipes hidden with fresh underseal

Offside rear tyre worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth on edges

Some play/wear in front roll bar end link bushings

Pass 12 Aug 2015 161,513 miles

Rear brake pipes a little corroded

Rear tyres worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth on edges

Fail 12 Aug 2015 161,513 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake pipes a little corroded

Rear tyres worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2014 156,515 miles

Offside mirror cracked

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2014 156,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside mirror cracked

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 149,139 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 140,079 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Offside front tyre worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth

Offside mirror cracked but still gives view to the rear

Rear brake pipes a little corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2012 140,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Offside front tyre worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth

Offside mirror cracked but still gives view to the rear

Rear brake pipes a little corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 133,029 miles

Drivers door mirror cracked

Tyres nearing wear limits

Fail 25 Aug 2011 133,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Drivers door mirror cracked

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

Tyres nearing wear limits

Pass 29 Jul 2010 124,675 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 124,675 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 119,598 miles

Drivers door Mirror Slightley insecure ( Damaged)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 107,239 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 93,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 77,135 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 77,135 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)

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

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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Y904 FYA is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y904 FYA, 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 Y904 FYA registered?

Y904 FYA is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 19 May 2001.

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