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GJ52 FMU

2002 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,162 mi
Last recorded125,162 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 125,162 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 125,162 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 119,234 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 25 Mar 2017 119,234 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 113,735 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 111,330 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 May 2014 111,180 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 103,737 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 103,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported.

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 80,747 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 80,680 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2010 68,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper is damaged

handbrake travel is high

nearside rear wheel trim is missing

Fail 2 Mar 2010 68,524 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper is damaged

handbrake travel is high

nearside rear wheel trim is missing

Pass 24 Feb 2009 55,324 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 44,743 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 41,488 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 22,941 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 FMU is a 2002 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FMU, 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 FMU registered?

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

Is GJ52 FMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ52 FMU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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