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GN51 XMS

2001 Seat Inca Sdi

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,116 mi
Last recorded97,116 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca Sdi95,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 XMS
MakeSeat
ModelInca Sdi
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 97,116 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 97,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 85,133 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 85,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 74,247 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 68,495 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Inca Sdi?

Based on 495 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
8,769
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31
Registration plate lamp not working 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 23
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GN51 XMS is a 2001 Seat Inca Sdi in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Seat Inca Sdi models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 95,459 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 Sdi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN51 XMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Inca Sdi typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Inca Sdi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN51 XMS registered?

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

Is GN51 XMS safe to buy?

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