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HJ52 RBF

2002 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,689 mi
Last recorded91,689 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 91,689 miles

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis bumper (6.1.B.1a)

both front to back brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 1 Dec 2015 91,684 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis bumper (6.1.B.1a)

both front to back brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 20 Nov 2014 81,405 miles

nearside gaiter

Pass 29 Nov 2013 69,942 miles

front end damage

Pass 2 Nov 2012 56,165 miles

nearside driveshaft gaitor

all 4 brake pipes to compensator

both rear tyres and nearside front tyre

brake peddle travel

exhuast back box

Pass 21 Nov 2011 46,600 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 33,633 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear side light

Fail 23 Jul 2010 33,623 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear side light

Pass 2 Oct 2009 29,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

offside mirror glass cracked but not seriously affecting rear view

Fail 1 Oct 2009 29,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

offside mirror glass cracked but not seriously affecting rear view

Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,958 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 25,958 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2007 21,938 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 16,749 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 12,540 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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HJ52 RBF is a 2002 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HJ52 RBF, 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 RBF is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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