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FX51 YCR

2002 Seat Inca

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

171,495 mi
Last recorded171,495 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 YCR
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 171,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

some surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 11 Dec 2018 168,403 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust loud

wipers poor

Pass 13 Dec 2017 163,507 miles

both front brake pipes slight corroded

engine and under covers fitted obscuring testers view

front and rear brake hoses slight deteriorated

handbrake lever has high travel

slight corrosion at rear wheel arches,n/s/r floorpan,o/s inner sill & rear outer sills

Fail 4 Dec 2017 163,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear system (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 14 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both front brake pipes slight corroded

engine and under covers fitted obscuring testers view

front and rear brake hoses slight deteriorated

handbrake lever has high travel

slight corrosion at rear wheel arches,n/s/r floorpan,o/s inner sill & rear outer sills

Pass 9 Dec 2016 155,870 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front wing mirror damaged

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

Rear both sills/wheel archs area corroded

engine covers fitted

front brake pipes corroded

front registration plate faded

Fail 7 Dec 2016 155,870 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front registration plate faded

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front wing mirror damaged

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

Rear both sills/wheel archs area corroded

engine covers fitted

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 147,187 miles

Nearside Front side lamp lens damage

engine cover fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2015 147,185 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front side lamp lens damage

engine cover fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2015 147,057 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear tyres perished

Both rear wheel arches corroding

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Center rear brake light not working but obviously has been disconnected

Exhaust system fowling heatshield and tow bar

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front indicator lens damaged

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

Offside door mirror glass cracked but still usable

Spare wheel missing

Surface corrosion to nearside rear sill

Pass 20 Nov 2014 137,689 miles

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

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

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

front inner pads wearing low

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

n/s rear tyre perished (175/65/14)

n/s steering rack gaiter perished

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2014 137,689 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front inner pads wearing low

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

n/s rear tyre perished (175/65/14)

n/s steering rack gaiter perished

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 129,120 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 129,120 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 117,996 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 117,993 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2011 105,969 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 105,967 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

front registration plate cracked.but secured.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 92,074 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 83,233 miles

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

all rear rigid brake pipes rusty

rear brakes unbalanced

Fail 17 Jul 2009 83,233 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all rear rigid brake pipes rusty

rear brakes unbalanced

Pass 4 Jul 2008 67,578 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 54,843 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 41,837 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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FX51 YCR is a 2002 Seat Inca in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FX51 YCR, 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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FX51 YCR is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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