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GJ52 FHK

2002 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,679 mi
Last recorded134,679 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2022 134,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 130,595 miles

Driver's door handle slightly insecure but can can be open

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tail light slightly cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tail light slightly cracked

Fail 17 Feb 2021 130,587 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's door handle slightly insecure but can can be open

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tail light slightly cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tail light slightly cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2020 126,436 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside front brake hose poor

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

nearside steering rack gaiter poor

offside front tyre bald on inner edge strongly recommend changing as soon as possible

slight bind on front brakes

slight bind on offside rear brake

slight damage to nearside rear lamp

Fail 3 Feb 2020 126,436 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear metal brake pipes flex to valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification top mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cylinder to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside front brake hose poor

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

nearside steering rack gaiter poor

offside front tyre bald on inner edge strongly recommend changing as soon as possible

slight bind on front brakes

slight bind on offside rear brake

slight damage to nearside rear lamp

Pass 11 Feb 2019 121,769 miles

Nearside & offside front top mounting

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material an front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 121,725 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play & offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside & offside front top mounting

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material an front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 117,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) & offside ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 114,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 110,808 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear run (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front & offside steering arms have slight play

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 106,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside steering rack ball end joints slight movement

Pass 2 Oct 2014 106,048 miles

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

offside and nearside steering rack ball end joints slight movement

Pass 14 Aug 2013 100,111 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 100,111 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 93,606 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 2 Aug 2011 85,510 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)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 85,510 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 76,391 miles

airbag light on

Pass 1 Feb 2010 71,968 miles

airbag light on

Pass 29 Jan 2009 72,259 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 53,389 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 53,389 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 43,340 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 43,340 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 32,807 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2006 32,807 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FHK is a 2002 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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