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HN02 BXU

2002 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,611 mi
Last recorded107,611 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 BXU
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 107,611 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 107,578 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

grey smoke emitted

no oil

Pass 16 Oct 2013 102,101 miles

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

rear loadvalve worn

Pass 26 Oct 2012 97,179 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 97,175 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cracks to alternater belt

no warning lamp on handbrake

Pass 3 Oct 2011 92,366 miles

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

o/s steering rack gaiter twisted

Fail 22 Sep 2011 92,366 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 8 Oct 2010 87,689 miles

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

o/s wiper blade split but still clears screen

Fail 1 Oct 2010 87,688 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s wiper blade split but still clears screen

Pass 9 Oct 2009 82,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 82,931 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 77,763 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 71,770 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 71,770 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Nov 2006 60,379 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 60,379 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 53,010 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 53,010 miles

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

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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HN02 BXU is a 2002 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HN02 BXU, 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 HN02 BXU registered?

HN02 BXU is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is HN02 BXU safe to buy?

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