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SF51 XMX

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

177,609 mi
Last recorded177,609 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 XMX
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 177,609 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 177,609 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 179,162 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 159,150 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 144,403 miles

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

rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2009 144,403 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2008 127,621 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 127,621 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 111,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 111,021 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 55,691 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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SF51 XMX is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SF51 XMX, 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 SF51 XMX registered?

SF51 XMX is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is SF51 XMX safe to buy?

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