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AO51 JMV

2002 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

221,027 mi
Last recorded221,027 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 JMV
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 221,027 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 221,027 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 217,934 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 213,442 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 208,404 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 202,606 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 200,606 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 200,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 190,246 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 190,246 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 177,502 miles

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

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)

brake pedal has a fair bit of travel

Fail 13 Nov 2013 177,502 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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)

brake pedal has a fair bit of travel

Pass 30 Aug 2012 173,772 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 13 Jul 2011 166,863 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 166,863 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 164,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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AO51 JMV is a 2002 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 93,178 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 AO51 JMV, 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 24 years old, this Seat Inca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO51 JMV registered?

AO51 JMV is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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