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V604 DBB

2000 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

166,773 mi
Last recorded166,773 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Inca104,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV604 DBB
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 166,773 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 166,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 166,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r foot brake requires attention

Pass 13 Nov 2013 166,771 miles

o/s/r foot brake requires attention

Pass 15 Nov 2012 166,773 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 166,770 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 166,275 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 166,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The battery is insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2010 161,582 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 161,582 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front bumper slightly loose

Fail 24 Nov 2009 160,374 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 160,374 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 155,013 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 155,010 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 154,960 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s front underinflated

Pass 22 Apr 2006 129,828 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 129,828 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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V604 DBB is a 2000 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

Across all 2000 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 104,870 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 V604 DBB, 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 26 years old, this Seat Inca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V604 DBB is a 2000 Seat Inca, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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