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W104 JBN

2000 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,885 mi
Last recorded115,885 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Inca104,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW104 JBN
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2012 115,885 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 111,272 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 111,272 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 107,131 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 107,131 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 103,059 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2009 102,993 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 99,091 miles

o/s/front tyre perished.

Fail 24 Jun 2008 99,070 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/front tyre perished.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 94,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 88,595 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 88,595 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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W104 JBN is a 2000 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W104 JBN, 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 W104 JBN registered?

W104 JBN is a 2000 Seat Inca, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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