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Y177 RPO

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,276 mi
Last recorded38,276 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY177 RPO
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 38,276 miles

Both front tyre edges worn.

Front number plate damaged.

Front spoiler damaged.

Glow plug light flashing.

N/s headlight glass cracked.

O/s door mirror taped.

O/s/r engine mount required.

Fail 9 Apr 2009 38,276 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyre edges worn.

Front number plate damaged.

Front spoiler damaged.

Glow plug light flashing.

N/s headlight glass cracked.

O/s door mirror taped.

O/s/r engine mount required.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,282 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 32,282 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

N/s headlight stone chipped.

Screen chipped.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 28,548 miles

As original test

Fail 2 Apr 2007 28,548 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

General oil leaks

Nearside front wheel trim missing

Offside front indicator lens cracked

Pin hole nearside c/v boot

Stone chip nearside headlight and condensation in the unit

Pass 31 Mar 2006 22,976 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 22,870 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/rear tyre has some damage to outer side wall

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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Y177 RPO is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 100,397 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 Y177 RPO, 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 25 years old, this Seat Inca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y177 RPO is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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