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GJ52 FVS

2002 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

88,036 mi
Last recorded88,036 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 88,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 87,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 86,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 20 Dec 2022 85,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 85,123 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 84,736 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 84,347 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 83,192 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 81,491 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 79,346 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 79,346 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 77,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 73,168 miles

slight play in nearside and offside front sterring rack arms

Pass 26 Nov 2013 68,077 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

slight play in nearside and offside inner steering rack join

Pass 19 Dec 2012 63,683 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 58,630 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

bonnet catch sticking.

condensation in o/s headlamp.

wheel trims fitted.

Fail 20 Dec 2011 58,623 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

bonnet catch sticking.

condensation in o/s headlamp.

wheel trims fitted.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 52,895 miles

front exhaust slightly insecure (two nuts missing)

spare wheel carrier slightly insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2009 46,837 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 39,070 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 39,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 31,264 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 31,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 23,236 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 14,503 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 14,471 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 FVS is a 2002 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FVS, 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 FVS registered?

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

Is GJ52 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ52 FVS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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