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RA02 AEF

2002 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,287 mi
Last recorded136,287 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 AEF
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 136,287 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 136,098 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 135,334 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 135,334 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 133,582 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 121,515 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 114,167 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perish

exhaust system knocks on rear heatshield

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

nearside handbrake lags offside - final readings are ok

Fail 1 Aug 2014 114,167 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres starting to perish

exhaust system knocks on rear heatshield

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

nearside handbrake lags offside - final readings are ok

Pass 8 Aug 2013 110,184 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 106,949 miles

some grease evident around offside CV gaiter - gaiter appears sound

Pass 15 Aug 2011 104,636 miles

small amount of grease around offside front outer CV gaiter - gaiter appears sound and securely fixed

small tack in nearside rear tyre (tread) - appears airtight - maybe not all the way through

Fail 15 Aug 2011 104,636 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

small amount of grease around offside front outer CV gaiter - gaiter appears sound and securely fixed

small tack in nearside rear tyre (tread) - appears airtight - maybe not all the way through

Pass 18 Aug 2010 102,331 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 102,331 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 95,521 miles

rear number plate delaninated

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2009 95,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear number plate delaninated

Pass 15 Aug 2008 89,467 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 89,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 82,774 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 82,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 76,588 miles

Both rear tyres slightly low on tread on inner edges

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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RA02 AEF is a 2002 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA02 AEF, 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 RA02 AEF registered?

RA02 AEF is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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