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AE51 URW

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

54,139 mi
Last recorded54,139 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 54,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2023 52,808 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 52,806 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 50,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 50,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 47,136 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 47,136 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 45,398 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 45,387 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel/floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 44,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 44,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 43,016 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage, but not seriously affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 18 Jan 2018 43,016 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge - On 1.6mm - 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage, but not seriously affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 26 Jan 2017 39,322 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 39,322 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 39,117 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 37,275 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 35,909 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 39,110 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 39,910 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 31,005 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 27,685 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,618 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,429 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 18,687 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 15,743 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 12,847 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 URW is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 URW, 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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What year was AE51 URW registered?

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

Is AE51 URW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 URW shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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