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HV52 VLJ

2002 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

161,543 mi
Last recorded161,543 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 VLJ
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 161,543 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 159,826 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 157,633 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 155,004 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 152,541 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 149,759 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 146,356 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 145,334 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 144,030 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 142,905 miles

underside fully undersealed

Pass 8 Sep 2015 141,218 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 138,519 miles

underside fully undersealed

Pass 20 Sep 2013 136,083 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 131,466 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 127,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape slightly

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 28 Sep 2010 126,576 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 126,576 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 124,049 miles

Cut to tread of both rear tyres

Pass 29 Aug 2008 120,337 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 107,607 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 107,607 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 88,800 miles

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

catalyst support mounting broken

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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HV52 VLJ is a 2002 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HV52 VLJ, 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

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What year was HV52 VLJ registered?

HV52 VLJ is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is HV52 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV52 VLJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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