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AE51 UTH

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

182,450 mi
Last recorded182,450 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 182,450 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front 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 23 Oct 2017 181,952 miles

front number plate poor

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

play to limit in both front top suspension mounts at time of test

Fail 23 Oct 2017 181,952 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate poor

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

play to limit in both front top suspension mounts at time of test

Pass 19 Oct 2016 175,852 miles

brake pipes covered in thick underseal advise removal inspection / replacement

n/s/f footbrake effort lower (balance check)

n/s/r wheel binding too limit at time of test

play in both front top suspension mounts to limit at time of test

Fail 12 Oct 2016 175,823 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested reading of 7.93 and blocked machine up (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low very (1.8)

brake pipes covered in thick underseal advise removal inspection / replacement

n/s/f footbrake effort lower (balance check)

n/s/r wheel binding too limit at time of test

play in both front top suspension mounts to limit at time of test

Pass 15 Oct 2015 172,565 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes worn

both front top suspension mountings have play to limit at time of test

exhaust system in poor condition

front number plate poor

n/s/r tyre devoid on outer tread and low on inner tread at time of test

Fail 14 Oct 2015 172,564 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes worn

both front top suspension mountings have play to limit at time of test

both wiper blades poor

exhaust system in poor condition

front number plate poor

n/s/r tyre devoid on outer tread and low on inner tread at time of test

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 24 May 2013 172,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2012 163,365 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 150,454 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 150,454 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 132,834 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 132,834 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 112,332 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 91,007 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 71,401 miles

front exhaust support almost broken off but still supporting front pipe at present

Pass 3 Mar 2006 55,521 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 UTH is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UTH, 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 UTH registered?

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

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