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W57 OSS

2000 Seat Inca

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,905 mi
Last recorded110,905 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Seat Inca104,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW57 OSS
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 110,905 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 110,905 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 96,223 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s & n/s front outer & 2 front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

rear brake imbalance36%

Fail 27 Aug 2008 96,191 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s & n/s front outer & 2 front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

rear brake imbalance 34%

Pass 1 Sep 2007 80,929 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 80,727 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 64,927 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 64,927 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 47,653 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 47,651 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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W57 OSS is a 2000 Seat Inca in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W57 OSS, 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 W57 OSS registered?

W57 OSS is a 2000 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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