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FX51 BXJ

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,569 mi
Last recorded96,569 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 BXJ
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 96,569 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 96,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 95,281 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 95,277 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 93,244 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 93,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 91,719 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 81,006 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 73,940 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 73,930 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 67,555 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 57,759 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 57,759 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FX51 BXJ 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 61.5%.

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 FX51 BXJ, 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 FX51 BXJ registered?

FX51 BXJ is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is FX51 BXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 BXJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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