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W542 RYB

2000 Seat Inca Sdi

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,449 mi
Last recorded160,449 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Inca Sdi102,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 RYB
MakeSeat
ModelInca Sdi
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 160,449 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 160,449 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 140,015 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 140,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 119,166 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 109,235 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 109,235 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 98,930 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 98,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 105,070 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 88,849 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front top suspension mount has slight play

offside front top suspension mount has slight play

Pass 19 Feb 2007 88,310 miles

offside front top suspension rubber has slight play

Pass 20 Feb 2006 77,408 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Inca Sdi?

Based on 495 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
8,769
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31
Registration plate lamp not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 23
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W542 RYB is a 2000 Seat Inca Sdi in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Seat Inca Sdi models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 102,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Inca Sdi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W542 RYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Inca Sdi typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Seat Inca Sdi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W542 RYB registered?

W542 RYB is a 2000 Seat Inca Sdi, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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