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GJ52 FHE

2002 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,872 mi
Last recorded105,872 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 FHE
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2022 105,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 96,348 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 96,200 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 91,880 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 86,165 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy and backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 79,953 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 79,953 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2017 74,217 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 68,477 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 68,477 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,622 miles

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 pipes greased

Fail 13 Apr 2015 63,621 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,775 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2013 54,347 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2012 50,577 miles

both front brake discs pitted

nearside front tyre wearing inside and outside edges

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,356 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,108 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 35,599 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 24,855 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 19,407 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 14,780 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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GJ52 FHE is a 2002 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GJ52 FHE, 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 GJ52 FHE registered?

GJ52 FHE is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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