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NV51 VFC

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,875 mi
Last recorded144,875 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 VFC
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 144,875 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 138,230 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant low

corrosion rear of sills

Fail 18 Aug 2017 138,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant low

corrosion rear of sills

Pass 30 Aug 2016 125,055 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 125,031 miles

Brake pipe leaking servo to pump (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 112,370 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 112,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 101,851 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nearside rear Tyre perishing

offside front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Jul 2014 101,851 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nearside rear Tyre perishing

offside front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Aug 2013 95,778 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

inner faces of front discs corroding

Pass 17 Apr 2012 88,793 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 88,793 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,027 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 79,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 73,457 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 66,546 miles

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

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

N/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2009 66,545 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

N/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 63,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 58,061 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 48,941 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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NV51 VFC is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NV51 VFC, 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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NV51 VFC is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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