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HN52 HXS

2002 Seat Inca

Blue Diesel 1846cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

258,060 mi
Last recorded258,060 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 HXS
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,846cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 258,060 miles

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

damage to front of vehicle

Fail 20 Aug 2012 257,294 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to front of vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2011 190,753 miles

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

front discs corroded.

front wheels hard to turn by hand.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 158,897 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 158,897 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

damage rear n/o/plate

reverse lights not working

some wear front brake discs

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2009 152,225 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 152,225 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dampness on steering pipes

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

damage to front screen

damage to o/s headlight glass

n/s steering rack gaitor contaminated in oil

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate discolouring

Fail 9 Sep 2008 138,136 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s headlamp glass damadged

Pass 9 Sep 2008 138,136 miles

o/s headlamp glass damadged

Pass 13 Aug 2007 118,111 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 98,087 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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HN52 HXS is a 2002 Seat Inca in Blue with a 1,846cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HN52 HXS, 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 HN52 HXS registered?

HN52 HXS is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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