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GN51 XAK

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,310 mi
Last recorded103,310 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 103,310 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Front inside pads getting low?

General corrosion

On road test noise from Nearside front wheel bearing advise replacement

Fail 25 Apr 2018 103,301 miles

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

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

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

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

General corrosion

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 3 Apr 2017 98,302 miles

Inner/outer sills starting to corrode

Play in front top suspension mounts

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Pass 21 Apr 2016 93,249 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

General corrosion

Play in front top suspension mounts

Fail 7 Apr 2016 93,052 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working Offside (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working Nearside (1.2.1b)

Brake pipes starting to corrode

General corrosion

Play in front top suspension mounts

Pass 30 Apr 2015 87,708 miles

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

front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 27 Apr 2015 87,650 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 24 Apr 2014 82,727 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

lower arm bushes starting to split

Fail 24 Apr 2014 82,727 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,889 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 16 Apr 2012 75,210 miles

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

play in front top suspension mounts

Fail 12 Apr 2012 75,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

play in front top suspension mounts

Pass 16 Apr 2011 71,068 miles

advise brake check

brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2010 66,633 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front pads getting low

offside front tyre wearing on edge

stone chips in screen

Fail 9 Apr 2010 66,632 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes starting to corrode

front pads getting low

offside front tyre wearing on edge

stone chips in screen

Pass 30 Apr 2009 62,054 miles

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

o/s/r fog light cracked

Pass 1 May 2008 58,051 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 58,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 58,313 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 48,325 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GN51 XAK is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAK, 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

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What year was GN51 XAK registered?

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

Is GN51 XAK safe to buy?

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