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AE51 UPV

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,024 mi
Last recorded133,024 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 UPV
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 133,024 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 May 2017 133,024 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 126,208 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 126,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and offside front allowing anti roll bar to rest on lower suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 122,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

under sills slight corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2015 122,525 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

under sills slight corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2014 107,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 107,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 90,486 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 90,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 86,553 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 86,553 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 82,929 miles

n/s/r shocker performing poor road grip

Pass 23 Oct 2009 79,211 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 25,231 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 25,323 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 May 2007 66,928 miles

both front top shocker mountings bushes starting to wear

Pass 13 May 2006 48,238 miles

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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AE51 UPV is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AE51 UPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 UPV registered?

AE51 UPV is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 September 2001.

Is AE51 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 UPV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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