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AY51 HBC

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

195,684 mi
Last recorded195,684 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 HBC
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 195,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 190,457 miles

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

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

steel brake pipes x2 n/s/r inner slightly corroded

steel brake pipes x4 o/s/r inner slightly corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2009 190,456 miles

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

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

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

steel brake pipes x2 n/s/r inner slightly corroded

steel brake pipes x4 o/s/r inner slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2008 181,924 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

no interior mirror fitted

scraping noise from steering column

up and down movement in both front suspension top strut mountings

Fail 12 Nov 2008 181,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

no interior mirror fitted

scraping noise from steering column

up and down movement in both front suspension top strut mountings

Pass 16 Nov 2007 172,165 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 172,164 miles

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 161,575 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 161,557 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front and rear number plates discolouring

lift in both fronts shock top mounts when fully extended

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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AY51 HBC is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 AY51 HBC, 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 AY51 HBC registered?

AY51 HBC is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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