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GN51 XAH

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,723 mi
Last recorded109,723 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 109,723 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 109,665 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired leaf spring hanger point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired leaf spring hanger point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

off side front floor corroded through but not within 30cm of a mounting point

Fail 23 Nov 2018 109,634 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.17 (2.01) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member shackle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point, sub frame mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member shackle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 105,830 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres worn bald on edges

Fail 21 Oct 2017 105,181 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front tyres worn badly on edges

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

Corrosion to offside front floor/ inner sill

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 101,321 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2016 101,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2016 101,321 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb fitment ? (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Aug 2016 87,239 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb fitment ? (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2015 98,747 miles

Both rear outer wheel archs corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 98,730 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both Front to rears at rear ends (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear outer wheel archs corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 98,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 93,648 miles

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

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

HEAVY corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion and hole in offside front floor pan not within prescribed area

corrosion to nearside b piller

corrosion to offside rear outer sill,and offside front inner sill

Fail 4 Aug 2014 93,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

HEAVY corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion and hole in offside front floor pan not within prescribed area

corrosion to nearside b piller

corrosion to offside rear outer sill,and offside front inner sill

Pass 2 Aug 2013 88,343 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet not closing fully - held on safety catch

front tyres wearing on inner edges and offside front has a slight bulge on outer sidewall

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2013 88,343 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

bonnet not closing fully - held on safety catch

front tyres wearing on inner edges and offside front has a slight bulge on outer sidewall

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 86,062 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2011 75,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil level low

Pass 16 Jun 2010 63,887 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 63,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear brake pipes corroding

bothy front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2009 50,822 miles

o/s/f mirror cracked

n/s/f steering rack inner joint slight play

o/s/r axle brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 1 Jul 2008 38,481 miles

28% rear brake imbalance

nearside rear tyre getting low, (175/65/14t)

offside mirror damaged

spare tyre below limit, (175/65/14t)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 38,457 miles

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

28% rear brake imbalance

nearside rear tyre getting low, (175/65/14t)

offside mirror damaged

spare tyre below limit, (175/65/14t)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 27,458 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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GN51 XAH is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XAH, 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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GN51 XAH is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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