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FN52 SMO

2002 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,249 mi
Last recorded120,249 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 SMO
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 120,249 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Oct 2009 117,303 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 110,458 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 110,458 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 99,894 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 74,965 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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FN52 SMO is a 2002 Seat Inca in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FN52 SMO, 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 FN52 SMO registered?

FN52 SMO is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is FN52 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 SMO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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