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GJ52 FSS

2002 Seat Inca

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011

exhaust corroded

front pipe deteriorated & blowing

front to rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

play n/s track rod

rear tyres 3mm & edges worn

slight bind front brakes

slight corrosion front discs

Fail 3 Oct 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

front pipe deteriorated & blowing

front to rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

play n/s track rod

rear tyres 3mm & edges worn

slight bind front brakes

slight corrosion front discs

Pass 7 Sep 2010

play at both track rods

play/knock at steering rack

slight engine noise

back box deteriorated

front pipe of exhaust deteriotaed & blowing

oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2010

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

back box deteriorated

front pipe of exhaust deteriotaed & blowing

oil leak

play at both track rods

play/knock at steering rack

slight engine noise

Pass 1 Sep 2009

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

oil leak from sump area

Fail 31 Aug 2009

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from sump area

Pass 12 Dec 2008

free play at steering wheeel but within test limits

play in steering rack track rods

unable to inspect lower steering coloumn u/j andcoloumn to rack connection components not visable

Fail 11 Dec 2008

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

free play at steering wheeel but within test limits

play in steering rack track rods

unable to inspect lower steering coloumn u/j andcoloumn to rack connection components not visable

Pass 19 Dec 2007
Fail 17 Dec 2007

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 37,568 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 27,774 miles

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

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 FSS is a 2002 Seat Inca in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FSS, 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 FSS registered?

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

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The MOT history for GJ52 FSS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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