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GN51 XHY

2001 Seat Inca

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,065 mi
Last recorded87,065 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 XHY
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 87,065 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 84,354 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 82,313 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 79,238 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

radiator leaking

Fail 8 Feb 2012 79,221 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

radiator leaking

Pass 7 Feb 2011 76,241 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 76,207 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 72,711 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 68,481 miles

both wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 7 Jan 2008 64,746 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 61,161 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 57,720 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 XHY is a 2001 Seat Inca in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XHY, 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 XHY registered?

GN51 XHY is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is GN51 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 XHY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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