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BV51 DCZ

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,607 mi
Last recorded130,607 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 DCZ
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 130,607 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside front sill area

nearside door mirror shourd loose at fixings

Pass 11 Jun 2013 123,047 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 122,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 117,891 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 114,390 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2011 114,390 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2010 112,388 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2009 109,970 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 105,726 miles

n/s/r lower side light not working

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2008 105,725 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

brake travel

n/s/r lower side light not working

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2007 78,110 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 71,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 71,839 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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BV51 DCZ is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BV51 DCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV51 DCZ registered?

BV51 DCZ is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is BV51 DCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 DCZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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