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GJ52 FSV

2002 Seat Inca

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,625 mi
Last recorded119,625 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 FSV
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2019 119,625 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes from compansator valve to flex brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear sidelight lense damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear lense broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175-65x14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 117,801 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 115,633 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 114,248 miles

1 ltr oil added

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 114,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175-65x14 (4.1.E.1)

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

1 ltr oil added

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 112,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 106,815 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 100,507 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 100,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 97,400 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 93,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 91,418 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 87,997 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 87,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 81,707 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 81,707 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 73,689 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 73,689 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 58,210 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 42,335 miles

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

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 FSV is a 2002 Seat Inca in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FSV, 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 FSV registered?

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

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