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GN51 WYD

2001 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,434 mi
Last recorded144,434 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 WYD
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 144,434 miles

Appears to be slight b/fluid dampness around limiter valve area (NOT leaking at time of test)

Centre exhaust area fouling against bracket (Knocking noise when starting up)

Front and rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded

Front to rear metal b/pipes at rear areas getting abit corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2013 144,433 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Appears to be slight b/fluid dampness around limiter valve area (NOT leaking at time of test)

Centre exhaust area fouling against bracket (Knocking noise when starting up)

Front and rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded

Front to rear metal b/pipes at rear areas getting abit corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 141,948 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 141,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 136,397 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 126,450 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

n/s headlamp damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2009 114,352 miles

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

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

npls

Pass 22 Feb 2008 105,370 miles

damage to windscreen

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 21 Feb 2008 105,359 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to windscreen

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 24 Jan 2007 92,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 92,524 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 86,637 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 86,637 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 WYD is a 2001 Seat Inca in Red 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 GN51 WYD, 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 WYD registered?

GN51 WYD is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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