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GJ52 FWL

2002 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,960 mi
Last recorded98,960 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 98,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim N/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle too low for RBT, decelerometer used

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 96,257 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 96,257 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 88,432 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 85,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

coolant low

front exhaust mount missing but exhaust still adaquately supported

Pass 4 Apr 2013 72,141 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 69,443 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall perished

Fail 9 Mar 2012 69,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre side wall perished

Pass 15 Mar 2011 67,144 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 54,431 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 54,431 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 48,761 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 38,680 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 25,361 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 25,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 16,694 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 FWL is a 2002 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FWL, 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 FWL registered?

GJ52 FWL is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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