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RCA 291Y

2002 Seat Inca

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

188,515 mi
Last recorded188,515 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCA 291Y
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 188,515 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

The underside and exposed components and pipes are corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2024 185,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front jack point corroded at plastic gromit

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 165,664 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides x 2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 165,657 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre section box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification wing has hole in it due too corrosion (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel brake inop (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached arm rear bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 154,385 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 151,554 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle flipped

Fail 13 Nov 2019 151,528 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 5.26, 6.03 limit 1.17 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure secured to spring (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure secured to spring (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle flipped

Pass 5 Nov 2018 148,653 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 148,650 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Inner bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 144,440 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 143,279 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering rack. (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 143,269 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering rack. (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 137,948 miles

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

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

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

gear select seized

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2012 135,761 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 135,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 49,020 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 49,020 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 126,415 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 114,847 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 96,219 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 78,294 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 60,475 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 42,451 miles

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

fitment of spare wheel ?

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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RCA 291Y is a 2002 Seat Inca in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RCA 291Y, 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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RCA 291Y is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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