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AE51 UST

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

166,530 mi
Last recorded166,530 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2018 166,530 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake drag

Offside Front brake drag

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 164,851 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 164,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 161,323 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly split

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wiper blade slightly split

Fail 13 Sep 2016 161,323 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly split

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 9 Sep 2015 156,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 150,133 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 141,740 miles

All tyres low on pressure

Front tyres bald on edges

brake pipes corroding

general underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2013 141,740 miles

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

All tyres low on pressure

Front tyres bald on edges

brake pipes corroding

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2012 133,472 miles

Exhaust corroding

General underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Aug 2012 133,472 miles

Exhaust corroding

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 127,005 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

GLOW PLUG LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 127,005 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

GLOW PLUG LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 8 Sep 2010 115,551 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Front brake pads very low

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

O/s/r shock absorber leaking

O/s/r tyre heavily cracked and on legal limit

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 115,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

O/s/r shock absorber leaking

Brake pipes corroded

Front brake pads very low

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

O/s/r tyre heavily cracked and on legal limit

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 97,312 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 97,312 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pipes corroded

front wishbone bushs spliting

Pass 3 Sep 2008 78,116 miles

Both front too rear and all rear brake pipes corroded

Cat rear joint cracked and slight blow

Fail 3 Sep 2008 78,113 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front shocks damp

Both front too rear and all rear brake pipes corroded

Cat rear joint cracked and slight blow

Fail 6 Sep 2007 59,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 59,565 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 44,321 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 UST is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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