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HJ52 GXZ

2002 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,005 mi
Last recorded132,005 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 GXZ
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 132,005 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear brake pipes

corrosion to sills, body, wheel arches and suspension components

front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2018 114,799 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bumper and front grills slightly damaged insecure

front lower suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

wipers self parking

Fail 25 Apr 2018 114,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bumper and front grills slightly damaged insecure

front lower suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

wipers self parking

Pass 7 Apr 2017 103,351 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long handbrake travel

o/s/f sill corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2017 103,350 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long handbrake travel

o/s/f sill corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 98,244 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to side wall

nearside rear tyre low inner edge

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 86,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2015 86,687 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 79,675 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s outer sill rusted

Fail 9 Apr 2014 79,675 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s outer sill rusted

Pass 17 Apr 2013 67,559 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 67,559 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 56,816 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside front tyre edges worn

Fail 17 Apr 2012 56,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

footbrake has long travel

nearside rear lens damaged

offside front tyre edges worn

Fail 19 Apr 2011 46,199 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,199 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 365,885 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 36,584 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,790 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 34,790 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 33,601 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside rear reverse light lense damaged

offside rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 24 Oct 2006 25,324 miles

nearside & offside front tyres on wear bars & outer walls cut

offside rear tyre on wear bars

Fail 24 Oct 2006 25,324 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre on wear bars

nearside & offside front tyres on wear bars & outer walls cut

Pass 27 Oct 2005 21,334 miles

Nearside front has slight cut in outter side wall

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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HJ52 GXZ 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 58.3%.

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 HJ52 GXZ, 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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HJ52 GXZ is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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