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FD51 LSU

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,756 mi
Last recorded130,756 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 LSU
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 130,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 127,553 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 127,537 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 122,077 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 122,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 116,373 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 111,911 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 107,337 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 95,635 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 88,887 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 85,282 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 85,282 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2006 96,714 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 96,714 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 72,868 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 72,867 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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FD51 LSU is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FD51 LSU, 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 FD51 LSU registered?

FD51 LSU is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is FD51 LSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 LSU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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