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N203 XVV

1996 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

176,393 mi
Last recorded176,393 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Seat Inca124,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN203 XVV
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 176,393 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 170,641 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 167,041 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 162,853 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 162,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

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

wiper blades split

Pass 10 Sep 2016 160,061 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 155,951 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 155,951 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 151,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2013 146,994 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 140,525 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 140,525 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 138,760 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 136,193 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 136,193 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 132,062 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 115,792 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 115,792 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 105,634 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 105,508 miles

Offside Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 105,367 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres 175-65-14-h + t rear tyres 185-65-14-h

Pass 1 Sep 2006 97,900 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 97,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

handbrake lever has lot of travel

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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N203 XVV is a 1996 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1996 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 124,434 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 N203 XVV, 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 30 years old, this Seat Inca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N203 XVV is a 1996 Seat Inca, first registered on 7 March 1996.

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