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AO51 DOA

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,413 mi
Last recorded141,413 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 141,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 141,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 126,419 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 126,419 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 117,695 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 108,205 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 100,358 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 100,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 93,643 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 93,643 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 85,692 miles

Front screen chipped

Handbrake warning light not working

N.S.F and N/S/R tyre sidewalls perished and worn

N/S/F Brake flexi perished and surface seperating

N/S/F Tyre tread low (2mm) and tyre worn on edges

O/S Mirror glass broken

O/S/F Brake flexi perished

Power steering pipe unclipped from mount on N/S under bonnet

Rear box outer skin breaking up

Fail 5 Oct 2006 85,659 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front screen chipped

Hand brake warning light not working

N/S/F Brake flexi periched and surface seperating

N/S/F Tyre tread low (2mm) and tyre worn on edges

N/S/F and N/S/R Tyre sidewalls perished and worn

O/S mirror glass broken

O/S/F Brake flexi perished

Power steering pipe unclipped from mount on N/S under bonnet

Rear box outer skin breaking up

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 DOA is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AO51 DOA, 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 DOA registered?

AO51 DOA is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is AO51 DOA safe to buy?

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