SEAT Inca MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the SEAT Inca. Check any Inca by registration number below.

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74.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-12.9%

vs SEAT Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

SEAT Inca — MOT Reliability Overview

The SEAT Inca has an average MOT pass rate of 74.0%, which is 12.9 percentage points below the SEAT brand average of 86.9%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Inca on the road.

The most common reasons a SEAT Inca fails its MOT are exhaust system leaking or insecure, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Inca for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used SEAT Inca, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the SEAT Inca performs at MOT across different model years.

2003

Based on 91 vehicles

58.2%Below Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

10.7%

Retest Rate

17.9%

2002

Based on 169 vehicles

55.6%Below Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

12.9%

Retest Rate

31.8%

2001

Based on 70 vehicles

57.1%Below Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

22.2%

2000

Based on 113 vehicles

84.1%Good

SEAT average: 86.9%

Mileage at 10yr

193k mi

1999

Based on 171 vehicles

85.4%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Mileage at 10yr

151k mi

1998

Based on 221 vehicles

81.0%Good

SEAT average: 86.9%

Mileage at 10yr

177k mi

1997

Based on 431 vehicles

82.4%Good

SEAT average: 86.9%

1996

Based on 320 vehicles

83.1%Good

SEAT average: 86.9%

1995

Based on 63 vehicles

87.3%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

0

Based on 249 vehicles

65.5%Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Mileage at 5yr

122k mi

Top MOT Failures — SEAT Inca

The most common reasons a SEAT Inca fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Exhaust system leaking or insecure

6.5%

Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.

5.9%

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

5.9%

SEAT Inca Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

19.8%

Front Offside

18.7%

Nearside

6.6%

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88.2% pass rate

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87.3% pass rate

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for SEAT Inca

SEAT Inca — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the SEAT Inca MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the SEAT Inca?

The average MOT pass rate for the SEAT Inca is 74.0% compared to the SEAT average of 86.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a SEAT Inca?

The most common MOT failures on the SEAT Inca are: Exhaust system leaking or insecure (6.5%), Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. (5.9%), Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (5.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the SEAT Inca reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 74.0%, the SEAT Inca is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a SEAT Inca?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a SEAT Inca?

Typical mileage for the SEAT Inca: 193,315 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Inca to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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