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AE51 UTU

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

181,940 mi
Last recorded181,940 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 181,940 miles

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre worn uneven

slight play in nearside front top shock mount

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 180,465 miles

chips in screen

exhaust corroded

front wishbone bushes splitting

nearside mirror cracked

offside front cv boot pin holed

offside rear tyre worn uneven

play in front top shock mounts

underside of vehicle corroded

various damage over vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2022 179,343 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside mirror cracked

oil leak gearbox

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 27 Oct 2021 178,237 miles

play in front top shock mounts

underside ofr vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 174,179 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 7 Oct 2019 172,284 miles

offside front cv boot pin holed

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear no plate water marked

slight play in front top shock mounts

Pass 5 Oct 2018 169,525 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 165,639 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 160,595 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 151,880 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 151,872 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 145,458 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 140,000 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 135,325 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 135,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 125,461 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 125,461 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)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 114,851 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 114,851 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 98,837 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 80,714 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 66,828 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 66,828 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 56,321 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 UTU is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UTU, 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 UTU registered?

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

Is AE51 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 UTU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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