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GJ52 FVA

2002 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,223 mi
Last recorded86,223 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2014 86,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 86,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 83,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 83,602 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 73,942 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 73,942 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 68,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 68,700 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 60,731 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 60,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 51,862 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 39,743 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 27,875 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 20,533 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 FVA is a 2002 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FVA, 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 FVA registered?

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

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