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AE51 UTC

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,857 mi
Last recorded97,857 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 97,857 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 90,084 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 16 Aug 2013 90,084 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes slightly uneven

Fail 30 Jul 2012 81,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

hand brake travel just o k

o/s/f tyre side wall damaged

rear tyres wearing low on edges and cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2012 81,830 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

hand brake travel just o k

o/s/f tyre side wall damaged

rear tyres wearing low on edges and cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2011 75,505 miles

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

park brake travel quite high

small cut in o/s/front tyre sidewall

Fail 23 Jul 2010 69,399 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

front brake pads appear worn

Pass 23 Jul 2010 69,399 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front brake pads appear worn

Pass 11 Aug 2009 60,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cord showing in small cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

fronf brake pads 1/2 to 2/3 worn

Pass 22 Oct 2008 54,928 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 47,588 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 47,588 miles

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

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)

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

brake peddle soft

front and n/s/r tyres not reinforced

front exhaust bracket broken

n/s/r tyre below 1.6 on edge 2.5mm wear testable

Pass 15 Nov 2006 39,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 33,449 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 UTC is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UTC, 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 UTC registered?

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

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The MOT history for AE51 UTC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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