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FY02 GVJ

2002 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,974 mi
Last recorded152,974 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 GVJ
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 152,974 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 149,352 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

nearside and offside rear leaf springs corroded

nearside and offside rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2020 149,352 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

nearside and offside rear leaf springs corroded

nearside and offside rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 144,744 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 144,703 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 142,651 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 142,625 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 140,585 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 130,117 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 121,287 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 121,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 114,267 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 114,267 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 99,608 miles

crack in o/s mirror glass

Pass 31 Mar 2006 78,707 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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FY02 GVJ is a 2002 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY02 GVJ, 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 FY02 GVJ registered?

FY02 GVJ is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is FY02 GVJ safe to buy?

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