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GJ52 FSZ

2002 Seat Inca

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,769 mi
Last recorded82,769 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 FSZ
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 82,769 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 78,247 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

minor leak exhaust gases

suspension soft

temp repair rear light

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 17 Aug 2016 77,044 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

aux belt tensioner noisy

brake pipes slightly corroded

minor leak exhaust gases

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

slight bind front brakes

wishbone bushes started to split

Fail 17 Aug 2016 77,044 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

aux belt tensioner noisy

brake pipes slightly corroded

minor leak exhaust gases

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

slight bind front brakes

wishbone bushes started to split

Pass 20 Aug 2015 73,974 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

alternator tensioner noisy

front suspension soft on bounce test

Fail 17 Aug 2015 73,973 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake load valve and retaining pin (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake cable locking device missing both retaining clips to drums (3.5.1l)

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

alternator tensioner noisy

front suspension soft on bounce test

number plate bulbs dim

Pass 14 Aug 2014 67,409 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres bald inner edges but not exposing cords at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2013 64,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 63,138 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 57,796 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 51,344 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 51,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 42,571 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 40,217 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 34,653 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 28,412 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 22,774 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 FSZ is a 2002 Seat Inca in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FSZ, 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 FSZ registered?

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

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