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GJ52 FTX

2002 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,298 mi
Last recorded151,298 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 FTX
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 151,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 148,369 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 143,528 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 135,153 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 135,153 miles

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

Advise front to rear brake pipes corroded next to tank area

Pass 15 Oct 2015 127,096 miles

Advise brake pipes to compansater correded

Advise n/s/r tyre has side wall damage

Pass 2 Oct 2014 120,146 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 120,146 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 115,329 miles

advise, front shock absorbers weak,

Pass 17 Oct 2012 106,717 miles

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

advise nearside rear tyre has been repaired

Fail 11 Oct 2012 106,562 miles

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

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

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

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

advise nearside rear tyre has been repaired

Pass 7 Oct 2011 95,276 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 95,276 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 86,765 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 86,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 69,219 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 60,700 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 49,457 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 49,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 35,391 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 FTX is a 2002 Seat Inca in White 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 FTX, 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 FTX registered?

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

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