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MX51 GJV

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,050 mi
Last recorded81,050 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 GJV
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 81,050 miles

alternator belt splitting,engine oil low,drivers sill rusting,rear brake load valve deteriorating,both front shocker top mounts deteriorating,front brake judder,passenger front brake hose cracking

Fail 19 Sep 2017 81,047 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded passenger rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working both outer (1.2.1b)

alternator belt splitting,engine oil low,drivers sill rusting,rear brake load valve deteriorating,both front shocker top mounts deteriorating,front brake judder,passenger front brake hose cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2016 75,697 miles

brake pipes heavily greased

offside centre outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 75,697 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

brake pipes heavily greased

offside centre outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 70,700 miles

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

both front suspension arms rear bushes stating to unbond

brake pipes heavily greased

offside outer sill under door slightly corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2015 70,700 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

both front suspension arms rear bushes stating to unbond

brake pipes heavily greased

offside outer sill under door slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 64,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 64,481 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 58,705 miles

brake pipes greased cant inspect

osf susp arm bush

spare tyre bald

Fail 17 Sep 2013 58,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes greased cant inspect

osf susp arm bush

spare tyre bald

Pass 13 Sep 2012 52,600 miles

both front shocker tops slight play

Fail 12 Sep 2012 52,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front shocker tops slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,885 miles

offside front rack gaiter twisted

Pass 22 Sep 2010 41,259 miles

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

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

exhaust repaired

Fail 22 Sep 2010 41,258 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,187 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 36,184 miles

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

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 31,172 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 26,134 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 26,134 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiperblades noisey

Pass 13 Sep 2006 21,953 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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MX51 GJV is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MX51 GJV, 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 MX51 GJV registered?

MX51 GJV is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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