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GN51 XBU

2001 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,455 mi
Last recorded142,455 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 142,455 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front top mount bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 142,451 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front top mount bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 134,460 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes running across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 127,562 miles

both front brake hoses perished

both inner and outer sills /rear inner wheel arch corroded

exhaust corroded

slight play in both top shocker bushes

Fail 16 Jul 2019 127,554 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside floor corroded

both front brake hoses perished

both inner and outer sills /rear inner wheel arch corroded

exhaust corroded

slight play in both top shocker bushes

Pass 30 Jul 2018 121,469 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

both front brake hose perished

floors and sills corroded

slight play in both top shocker bushers

Fail 30 Jul 2018 121,461 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

both front brake hose perished

floors and sills corroded

slight play in both top shocker bushers

Pass 1 Aug 2017 115,212 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides of vehicle (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Chip in headlamp glass lens

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded The other two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 115,212 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Four pipes,marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides of vehicle (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Chip in headlamp glass lens

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded The other two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 108,923 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 108,861 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 3.67 (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 104,337 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 104,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 98,381 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 98,307 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre delaminating across tread area.

Fail 18 Jul 2013 90,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

park brake lever has long travel

rear brake load valve is damp but no obvious leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 90,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

park brake lever has long travel

rear brake load valve is damp but no obvious leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 82,350 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 73,279 miles

front discs worn

handbrake travel high

Pass 29 Jul 2010 62,400 miles

O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush has slight play

Fail 23 Jul 2010 62,160 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush has slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,693 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 47,779 miles

front brake pads getting thin.

movement in front strut top mounts.

Fail 9 Sep 2008 47,775 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake pads getting thin.

movement in front strut top mounts.

Pass 8 Sep 2007 37,683 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 25,866 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 XBU is a 2001 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 XBU, 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 XBU registered?

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

Is GN51 XBU safe to buy?

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