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GJ52 FSP

2002 Seat Inca

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,091 mi
Last recorded102,091 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 FSP
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 102,091 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 102,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 90,865 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 90,863 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 82,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 74,072 miles

both front tyres slight wear to edges

n/s/r tyre wear outer edge and close to limits

slight play o/s/f steering rack arm

Fail 3 Oct 2014 72,539 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres slight wear to edges

n/s/r tyre wear outer edge and close to limits

slight play o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 19 Sep 2013 64,928 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 64,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

front brake discs worn

movement in both front top suspension mounts

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight distortion nearside rear tyre tread

some movement in offside steering rcak arm

Pass 3 Oct 2012 57,490 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 57,489 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 41,327 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 41,327 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2009 29,989 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 19,518 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 19,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

slight movement in nearside front steering rack

some movement in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 17 Dec 2007 10,873 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 10,815 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 7,177 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 7,177 miles

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

nearside door mirror casing damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2005 1,981 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 FSP is a 2002 Seat Inca in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FSP, 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 FSP registered?

GJ52 FSP is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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