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GN51 XBS

2001 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,403 mi
Last recorded91,403 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2021 91,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 86,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 83,146 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsr outer sill starting too corrode

Fail 30 Sep 2019 83,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsr outer sill starting too corrode

Pass 4 Oct 2018 78,900 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 74,377 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 69,287 miles

Nearside Front indicator loose

Fail 28 Sep 2016 69,287 miles

Nearside Front indicator loose

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 64,711 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 60,968 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 58,316 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 54,649 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 49,453 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 49,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,765 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 45,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 42,649 miles

rear reg plate starting to fade

Pass 18 Jul 2008 40,243 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre wall perished

pre heat warning light flashing

Fail 17 Jul 2008 40,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre wall perished

pre heat warning light flashing

Pass 2 Mar 2007 34,056 miles

imbalance on rear service brake of 45% (nearside weaker)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 30,326 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 XBS is a 2001 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XBS, 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 XBS registered?

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

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