CarVerify

Free Car Check

GJ52 FJY

2002 Seat Inca

White Petrol 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,889 mi
Last recorded175,889 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 FJY
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 175,889 miles

Both sills have jacking damage

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Around headlamps (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL ()

Fail 14 Aug 2018 175,882 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Both sills have jacking damage

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Around headlamps (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 169,122 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 165,459 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 77,002 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 77,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 71,841 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 63,900 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 63,764 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 49,216 miles

near side front tyre outer edge scrubbed off

Pass 4 Apr 2011 37,077 miles

offside sill damage

Fail 4 Apr 2011 37,077 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside sill damage

Pass 13 Apr 2010 32,386 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s wiper blade slightly split still clears windscreen effectively

o/s outer sill slightly distorted

Fail 13 Apr 2010 32,386 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s wiper blade slightly split still clears windscreen effectively

o/s outer sill slightly distorted

Pass 14 Apr 2009 28,211 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,561 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 23,561 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 18,355 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 12,530 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
Full Seat Inca reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GJ52 FJY is a 2002 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GJ52 FJY?

You can check the full history of GJ52 FJY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GJ52 FJY registered?

GJ52 FJY is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is GJ52 FJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ52 FJY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ52 FJY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GJ52 FJY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.