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V961 MJB

2000 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

109,303 mi
Last recorded109,303 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Inca104,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV961 MJB
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 109,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 109,177 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 95,538 miles

age cracking to flexi hoses

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

corrosion to sills

corrosion to underside of vechicle

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s headlight cracked

rear number plate fayed

Fail 12 May 2011 95,538 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

age cracking to flexi hoses

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

corrosion to sills

corrosion to underside of vechicle

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s headlight cracked

rear number plate fayed

Pass 28 Apr 2010 84,769 miles

advance corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe just passed time of test needs attention

corrosion to o/s outer sill

damage to both outer sills

engine oil leak

o/s/f headlight aim on lower limits

o/s/f tyre on legal limit at time of test only needs attention asap

stone chip in o/s/f headlight

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 27 Apr 2010 84,769 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

advance corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe just passed time of test needs attention

corrosion to o/s outer sill

damage to both outer sills

engine oil leak

o/s/f headlight aim on lower limits

o/s/f tyre on legal limit at time of test only needs attention asap

stone chip in o/s/f headlight

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2009 74,777 miles

Front bumper insecure

offside mirror damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2009 74,777 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

offside mirror damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2008 75,100 miles

offside wing mirror deteriorated

rear brakes noisey

Pass 5 Apr 2007 58,881 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 585,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 44,768 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 44,768 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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V961 MJB is a 2000 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V961 MJB, 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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What year was V961 MJB registered?

V961 MJB is a 2000 Seat Inca, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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