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Y451 XEW

2001 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

78,966 mi
Last recorded78,966 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Seat Inca100,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY451 XEW
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2024 78,966 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed in wheel arch area yellow chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 156,743 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osf/nsf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mid floor/chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf/nsf floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake fluid low

Fail 7 Oct 2022 156,743 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced doorstep (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osf/nsf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mid floor/chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf/nsf floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake fluid low

Pass 4 Nov 2021 153,232 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 150,577 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

lift in top strut mounts

Pass 21 Jun 2019 146,740 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

corrosion underside vehicle

Fail 20 Jun 2019 146,737 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working also high level lamp showing white light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner to outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan, water bung holes expanded in size below seats, both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2018 145,259 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2017 141,481 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear floor pan corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 136,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm small cuts in outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r and o/s/r floor pan corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 132,529 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 130,384 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 May 2014 130,379 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2013 129,740 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Pass 3 May 2013 127,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 127,554 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 121,486 miles

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

o/s/r/tyre heavly perished on outer side wall

Pass 17 Jan 2011 115,033 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 115,033 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 107,036 miles

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

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

Offside 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 4 Dec 2008 99,291 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 99,291 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 89,458 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 89,455 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 81,972 miles

all tyres just legal-tread depth, exhast very rusty in places, headlamp aims just within set limits.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 65,878 miles

spare tyre illegal, rear load bay boarded out, rear exhaust very rusty, IS CAMBELT DUE/?

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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Y451 XEW is a 2001 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 Y451 XEW, 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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Y451 XEW is a 2001 Seat Inca, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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