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GJ52 FTY

2002 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

159,408 mi
Last recorded159,408 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 159,408 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 154,209 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 149,745 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 143,448 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 137,314 miles

front brake pipes rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2020 130,226 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 124,579 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 124,579 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 118,065 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 118,065 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 111,286 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 103,722 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both front tyres outer edges wearing low

Pass 6 Jan 2016 97,588 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot has a slight leak of grease

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 5 Jan 2016 97,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f outer cv boot has a slight leak of grease

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 6 Jan 2015 91,675 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 84,236 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 78,613 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 72,864 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER PADS APPEAR VERY LOW. O/S/F WING DAMAGED

Fail 29 Jun 2010 72,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT INNER PADS APPEAR VERY LOW. O/S/F WING DAMAGED

Pass 24 Jan 2009 60,330 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 46,450 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 39,720 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 32,715 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 FTY is a 2002 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FTY, 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 FTY registered?

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

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