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GJ52 JZH

2002 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,629 mi
Last recorded150,629 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 150,629 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 150,617 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.17 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect position lamps not illuminating plate (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 134,584 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 osf / nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front play in steering rack inner joints

Offside Front play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 24 Oct 2020 134,584 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 osf / nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 osf / nsf (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front play in steering rack inner joints

Offside Front play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 13 Aug 2020 134,574 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.17 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering system fouling strut top (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2019 125,163 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 125,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 120,218 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 120,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 110,780 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 99,077 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 95,139 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 95,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 88,376 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 79,037 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 70,202 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 70,202 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 61,668 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 58,819 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 51,802 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 51,802 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 48,315 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 42,646 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 6,848 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 JZH is a 2002 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JZH, 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 JZH registered?

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

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