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SEAT Inca

White · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S78 FTAMOT history

S78 FTA is a white diesel SEAT Inca first used on 6 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 121,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2024
Mileage
121,563 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 FTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Inca
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 FTA was last recorded at 121,563 miles on 27 Mar 2023, 5,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,089 miles · 28 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
5,474 miles
Average per year
5,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 121,563 miles
  • 2022 – 116,089 miles
  • 2021 – 109,069 miles
  • 2020 – 103,419 miles
  • 2018 – 100,477 miles
  • 2014 – 88,509 miles
  • 2013 – 63,337 miles
  • 2012 – 54,546 miles
  • 2011 – 45,100 miles
  • 2010 – 37,600 miles
  • 2009 – 35,601 miles
  • 2008 – 34,987 miles
  • 2007 – 32,011 miles
  • 2006 – 31,350 miles
  • 2005 – 28,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,563 miles
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion to front and rear sills

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor - N/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Fuel hose leaking

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,563 miles (+5,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    121,563 miles
    Test number
    234282111057
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to front and rear sills

  2. Pass116,089 miles (+7,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,089 miles
    Test number
    375102362250
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to inner sills

  3. Pass109,069 miles (+5,650)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    109,069 miles
    Test number
    994404974574
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryInner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass103,419 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,419 miles
    Test number
    440060195483
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor - N/S (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail103,405 miles (+2,928)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,405 miles
    Test number
    916418427556
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor - N/S (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass100,477 miles (+11,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,477 miles
    Test number
    408973399363
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  7. Pass88,509 miles (+25,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    88,509 miles
    Test number
    838222614350
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  8. Pass63,337 miles (+8,791)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    63,337 miles
    Test number
    886879513388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,546 miles (+9,446)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,546 miles
    Test number
    527644112338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,100 miles (+7,500)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    45,100 miles
    Test number
    326370021332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,600 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,600 miles
    Test number
    482358720317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Fail37,597 miles (+1,996)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,597 miles
    Test number
    723667220319
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass35,601 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    35,601 miles
    Test number
    854119909336
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  14. Fail35,599 miles (+612)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,599 miles
    Test number
    373096809388
    • FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  15. Pass34,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,987 miles
    Test number
    742688008393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail34,987 miles (+2,976)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,987 miles
    Test number
    980476408312
    • FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass32,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    32,011 miles
    Test number
    372283807309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,011 miles (+661)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,011 miles
    Test number
    593393107330
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass31,350 miles (+2,523)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    31,350 miles
    Test number
    460878296286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,827 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,827 miles
    Test number
    692595005317
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass28,827 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    28,827 miles
    Test number
    914455805339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S78 FTA

Does S78 FTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S78 FTA expired on 27 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S78 FTA?
The MOT on S78 FTA expired on 27 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S78 FTA done?
S78 FTA was recorded at 121,563 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2023, an average of 5,330 miles a year.
Has S78 FTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 FTA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on S78 FTA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S78 FTA find?
S78 FTA passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: slight corrosion to front and rear sills.

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