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GK51 TWZ

2002 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,468 mi
Last recorded141,468 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 TWZ
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 141,468 miles

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

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

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

considerable movement both sides front top suspension mounts

off side rear service brake and parking brake reading slightly low

rear brake limiter pivot slightly worn

undertray fitted to front

Fail 10 May 2011 141,319 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

considerable movement both sides front top suspension mounts

rear brake limiter pivot slightly worn

undertray fitted to front

Pass 5 May 2010 133,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 133,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 124,766 miles

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

brake pedle rubber considerably worn

considerable travle on hand brake lever.

drivers door mirror glass considerably damaged.

front under tray fitted.

Fail 30 Mar 2009 124,566 miles

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

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

brake pedle rubber considerably worn

considerable travle on hand brake lever.

drivers door mirror glass considerably damaged.

front under tray fitted.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 114,334 miles

front under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

drivers door mirror glass considerably damaged.

Fail 17 Mar 2008 144,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

drivers door mirror glass considerably damaged.

front under tray fitted.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 100,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pedle rubber considerably worn.

o/s door mirror head and glass considerably damaged advise earley replacment.

under tray fitted.

Fail 4 Oct 2006 100,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pedle rubber considerably worn.

o/s door mirror head and glass considerably damaged advise earley replacment.

under tray fitted.

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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GK51 TWZ is a 2002 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GK51 TWZ, 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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GK51 TWZ is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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