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AO51 DPV

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,001 mi
Last recorded130,001 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 130,001 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 130,001 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort n/s x o/side (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 109,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

rear brake pipes covered

Pass 26 Apr 2014 87,579 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 82,502 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 77,969 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 77,969 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 73,015 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 73,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 69,298 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 69,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 64,830 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 59,549 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 59,549 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 54,767 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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AO51 DPV is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DPV, 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 DPV registered?

AO51 DPV is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is AO51 DPV safe to buy?

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