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V54 LDV

1999 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

16,113 mi
Last recorded16,113 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Inca108,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV54 LDV
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 16,113 miles

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

smoke so low not triggering teaster

Fail 13 Jul 2011 13,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 13,971 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 7,358 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 99,549 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 99,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 91,927 miles

sill repaired & under seald

Fail 11 Mar 2008

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 83,123 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 May 2007 83,123 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2006 75,735 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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V54 LDV is a 1999 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 108,207 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 V54 LDV, 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 27 years old, this Seat Inca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V54 LDV is a 1999 Seat Inca, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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