CarVerify

Free Car Check

GN51 XAJ

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

85,155 mi
Last recorded85,155 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 85,155 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

nearside front chassis box by the jacking point has slight traces of filler & undersealed

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2016 85,155 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded by jacking point (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2012 63,979 miles

spare wheel carrier insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2012 63,979 miles

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

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

spare wheel carrier insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2011 56,359 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

n/s/f door mirror loose

Fail 7 Dec 2011 56,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f door mirror loose

Pass 7 Dec 2010 53,055 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 53,051 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 50,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 50,449 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 47,842 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 47,842 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007
Fail 21 Apr 2007

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 38,914 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
Full Seat Inca reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GN51 XAJ is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN51 XAJ?

You can check the full history of GN51 XAJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GN51 XAJ registered?

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

Is GN51 XAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 XAJ shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN51 XAJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GN51 XAJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.