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GJ52 FME

2002 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,499 mi
Last recorded148,499 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 FME
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2019 148,499 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f, n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f, n/s/f floor sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2018 141,830 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

covers fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2018 141,827 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brake valve leaking load sensing valve (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r, o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 132,891 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 127,515 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Leaf spring shackle pin slightly loose in its bracket both (2.4.B.3a)

advise : under body surface corrsion

Fail 6 Jun 2016 127,515 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

advise : under body surface corrsion

Pass 7 May 2015 124,652 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s & n/s wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 13 Mar 2014 114,719 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 114,719 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 107,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 107,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 100,987 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 100,987 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 97,641 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 89,389 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 74,707 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 74,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 61,236 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 46,670 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 32,271 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 FME is a 2002 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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