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HJ52 RCV

2002 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

67,305 mi
Last recorded67,305 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 RCV
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 67,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 67,304 miles

Nearside Steering linkage fouling steering arm Contacts anti roll bar when turned near full lock (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Steering linkage fouling steering arm Contacts anti roll bar when turned near full lock (2.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 65,357 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 62,887 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 62,887 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 62,817 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 62,815 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 60,277 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 60,277 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded 4 x pipes to rear flexible hoses & compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 56,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 56,724 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut on center of tyre tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 54,661 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 44,450 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 34,262 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 32,506 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 30,974 miles

both front top shock absorber bushes have slight play.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 29,209 miles

All 4 tyres cracking due to age, N/S/F wearing on edge also.

Slight lift in front top suspension mounts.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 27,938 miles

Both rear tyres age cracked (175/65R14 86T)

Front brake discs slightly worn.

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 26,877 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

rust forming on rear suspension components

undertray fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2011 26,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

rust forming on rear suspension components

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,926 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2010 25,926 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,701 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing slightly

brake fluid slightly low

engine undertray fitted

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,630 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2007 15,862 miles

engine undertray fitted

front tyres scuffed on outer walls

Fail 27 Sep 2007 15,862 miles

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

front tyres scuffed on outer walls

Pass 27 Sep 2006 11,599 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 RCV is a 2002 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RCV, 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 HJ52 RCV registered?

HJ52 RCV is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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