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FY52 UTB

2002 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,333 mi
Last recorded117,333 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 UTB
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2019 117,333 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed from inside (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central stop light out

Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre near edge ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. PRS (4.1.2 (a))

fuel flap broken

Pass 20 Sep 2018 115,817 miles

nearside outer sill damaged

rear service brake effort low

steering rack play

Pass 30 Aug 2017 113,440 miles

Nearside outer sill distorted

steering rack has slight free play

Pass 31 Aug 2016 107,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush platform rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake slight bind (near limit)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 107,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush platform rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake slight bind (near limit)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 102,698 miles

Front both front tyres wearing heavily on inner shoulder

Front slight play in steering rack

Nearside Front seatbelt not tested(child seat fitted)

Nearside Rear tyre low air pressure

Fail 3 Sep 2015 102,686 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake operation does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front both front tyres wearing heavily on inner shoulder

Front slight play in steering rack

Nearside Front seatbelt not tested(child seat fitted)

Nearside Rear tyre low air pressure

Pass 4 Aug 2014 46,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 46,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 90,601 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 90,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 82,301 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 82,301 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 68,237 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 68,237 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 66,722 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 66,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 63,276 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 59,244 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 59,244 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 53,040 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 42,095 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 34,101 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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FY52 UTB is a 2002 Seat Inca in Red 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 FY52 UTB, 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 FY52 UTB registered?

FY52 UTB is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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