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GJ52 JZL

2002 Seat Inca

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

101,842 mi
Last recorded101,842 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 JZL
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 101,842 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 101,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 99,632 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 98,845 miles

Offside Front head lamp misted

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear of sill/wheel arch slightly corroded offside/nearside

Fail 27 Nov 2019 98,834 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside/nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside/nearside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front head lamp misted

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear of sill/wheel arch slightly corroded offside/nearside

Pass 23 Nov 2018 95,901 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 95,901 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 91,377 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 91,377 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 85,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both nearside tyres worn on outer sidewall

front brakes binding

Fail 28 Nov 2016 85,680 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both nearside tyres worn on outer sidewall

front brakes binding

Pass 8 Dec 2015 79,955 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 79,955 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 74,049 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 68,263 miles

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

both front brakes binding slightly

corrosion on offside sill

Pass 28 Nov 2012 62,742 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 57,059 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 52,045 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 52,045 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 46,973 miles

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

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

front wheel are binding slightly nearside 24kg offside 30kg

Pass 4 Dec 2008 40,723 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 40,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 30 Nov 2007 34,937 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 26,335 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 19,271 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 JZL is a 2002 Seat Inca in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 JZL, 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 JZL registered?

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

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