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AO51 DLY

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

111,346 mi
Last recorded111,346 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 DLY
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 111,346 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 110,839 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 102,822 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner & outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 102,821 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner & outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 93,196 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2022 93,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 92,435 miles

EXHAUST REAR CORRODED

REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 31 Oct 2019 89,694 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 85,492 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 82,510 miles

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

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

hazard switch sticky

Pass 28 Oct 2016 77,353 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 73,804 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 70,956 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Oct 2013 65,695 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2012 63,221 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 63,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 61,100 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 57,896 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 57,896 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 55,176 miles

Cat rusty in places

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2008 51,731 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 47,080 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 41,562 miles

exhaust rusty in places getting thin. centre box rattle

o/s front tyre wearing low

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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AO51 DLY is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AO51 DLY, 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 AO51 DLY registered?

AO51 DLY is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is AO51 DLY safe to buy?

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