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KR53 YJA

2004 Seat Inca

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

192,661 mi
Last recorded192,661 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Seat Inca90,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 YJA
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 192,661 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 192,661 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 176,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 163,766 miles

in and out movement at steering wheel when pulled hard

nearside rear parking brake has reduced effort

Fail 3 Jan 2012 163,737 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

in and out movement at steering wheel when pulled hard

nearside rear parking brake has reduced effort

Pass 9 Mar 2010 127,318 miles

Front exhaust mounting starting to corrode

Fail 9 Mar 2010 127,318 miles

Front exhaust mounting starting to corrode

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 100,466 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 100,166 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 70,313 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

slight play in offside front seat

slight play in steering rack

spare wheel loose in carrier

Fail 11 Jan 2008 70,313 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper blade split

slight play in offside front seat

slight play in steering rack

spare wheel loose in carrier

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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KR53 YJA is a 2004 Seat Inca in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2004 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 90,822 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 KR53 YJA, 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 22 years old, this Seat Inca is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KR53 YJA registered?

KR53 YJA is a 2004 Seat Inca, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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