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GN51 MTK

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,267 mi
Last recorded129,267 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 MTK
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2012 129,267 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 125,933 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 118,582 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 112,754 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 103,498 miles

both front tyres starting to wear low

exhaust rusty

nearside front washer jet partially blocked

offside front sidelight dim

Fail 25 Sep 2008 102,743 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both front tyres wearing low

engine oil level very low

exhaust system rusty

offside front brake pipe rusty

offside front door mirror glass missing

offside front side light dim

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2007 81,143 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 81,142 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 66,617 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 66,617 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front wishbone bushes starting to split

exhaust front pipe rusty

exhaust tailpipe against spare wheel and rear bumper

front brake pads starting to wear low

front brakes starting to get sticky

front bumper skirt loose

lower engine guard broken

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside tyre slightly distorted

offside front wiper starting to smear and slightly torn at ends

rear brake pipes rusty

slight kink in nearside rear brake pipe

slight leak at front/middle pipe exhaust joint

Pass 6 Sep 2005 50,600 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 50,598 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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GN51 MTK is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GN51 MTK, 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 GN51 MTK registered?

GN51 MTK is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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