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AE51 URY

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,304 mi
Last recorded81,304 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 81,304 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 76,681 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 71,469 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 66,546 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 60,473 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 56,086 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 52,420 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 49,207 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 49,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2017 47,520 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 47,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 45,601 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 45,601 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat weld (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to front pipe joint (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 43,677 miles

front cat exhaust hanger corroded of

Fail 19 Oct 2015 43,677 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases around cat weld (7.1.2)

front cat exhaust hanger corroded of

Pass 22 Oct 2014 41,257 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 41,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 38,229 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 3MM

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 38,229 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

BOTH REAR TYRES 3MM

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 35,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 35,346 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,351 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front tyres close to wear limit and wearing on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2010 31,075 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 9 Oct 2009 28,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 28,959 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,206 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 20,087 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 20,087 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 17,007 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 13,958 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 URY is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 URY, 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 URY registered?

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

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