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GJ52 KDV

2002 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

114,634 mi
Last recorded114,634 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 114,634 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

both rear tyres worn close to limit, perishing and worn on edges

both top strut mounts have movement

Fail 4 Jan 2021 114,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

both rear tyres worn close to limit, perishing and worn on edges

both top strut mounts have movement

Pass 7 Oct 2019 109,713 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 109,709 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

rear box rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2018 102,253 miles

All flexible brake hoses showing signs of wear/age related perishing

All metal brake pipes corroded especially those going into & out of rear brake compensator valve

Bonnet release cable detached from lever in cabin

Exhaust inlet pipe going into rear silencer box corroded in several places not leaking gases or affecting emissions

Pass 2 Oct 2017 100,008 miles

All brake hoses showing signs of wear/age related perishing

Both mirrors damaged slightly

Brake pipe slightly corroded All, but failed to burst on plate test for brakes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn badly 0n edges close to ply (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn unevenly/perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 100,007 miles

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

All brake hoses showing signs of wear/age related perishing

Both mirrors damaged slightly

Brake pipe slightly corroded All, but failed to burst on plate test for brakes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn badly 0n edges close to ply (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn unevenly/perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 96,733 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at minimum 1.6mm tread depth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Sep 2016 96,733 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at minimum 1.6mm tread depth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Oct 2015 94,178 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 45,750 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 94,178 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 90,379 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 87,843 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brakes binding slightly

temperature gauge inoperative

Pass 27 Jul 2013 69,738 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 69,738 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 52,975 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 52,975 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 45,577 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 45,376 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside tie rod slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2010 42,753 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,018 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 40,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 36,853 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 36,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,974 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 27,940 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 KDV is a 2002 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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