CarVerify

Free Car Check

HN52 GGU

2002 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,719 mi
Last recorded132,719 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 GGU
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 132,719 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 132,647 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2022 130,840 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 128,151 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 118,436 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 113,632 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 102,058 miles

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges (175/65/14T)

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

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

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

Some wetness around brake compensator

Fail 14 Dec 2015 102,058 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges (175/65/14T)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Some wetness around brake compensator

Pass 15 Dec 2014 95,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 95,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S/R tyre heavily perished and worn close to limit 175/65/14

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2014 85,998 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre in poor condition ( cracked )

Pass 3 Jan 2014 85,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre in poor condition ( cracked )

Pass 13 Dec 2012 76,840 miles

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

both wiper blades going hard started to skip on screen

engine oil level to high

Fail 13 Dec 2012 76,840 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both wiper blades going hard started to skip on screen

engine oil level to high

Pass 3 Jan 2012 72,028 miles

fluctuation in n/s/f brake effort

front suspension mount movement close to limit of movement n/s and o/s

o/s/f indicator faded

rear plate poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2011 63,957 miles

advise tracking

brake fluid discoloured

front plate cracked

front suspension mount play

n/s headlight lense cracked

n/s/f tyre worn to limit at inner edge

n/s/r position light inoperative.lamp operating at 50%

o/s/f indicator bulb faded

rear plate poor condition

Fail 5 Jan 2011 63,957 miles

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

advise tracking

brake fluid discoloured

front plate cracked

front suspension mount play

n/s headlight lense cracked

n/s/f tyre worn to limit at inner edge

n/s/r position light inoperative.lamp operating at 50%

o/s/f indicator bulb faded

rear plate poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2010 53,661 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 43,740 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 43,740 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 34,212 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 27,696 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
Full Seat Inca reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HN52 GGU is a 2002 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HN52 GGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HN52 GGU?

You can check the full history of HN52 GGU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HN52 GGU registered?

HN52 GGU is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is HN52 GGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN52 GGU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HN52 GGU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HN52 GGU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.