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BT51 EYA

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,326 mi
Last recorded118,326 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 EYA
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 118,326 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 118,326 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 114,396 miles

exhaust detioriated

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r wheelarch corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2012 114,396 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

exhaust detioriated

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r wheelarch corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 110,424 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 102,173 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 102,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 88,215 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 76,240 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 62,028 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 46,478 miles

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

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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BT51 EYA is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BT51 EYA, 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 BT51 EYA registered?

BT51 EYA is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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