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SA02 HNO

2002 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,366 mi
Last recorded176,366 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 HNO
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 176,366 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 176,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 176,360 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

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

slight leak at steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2012 175,594 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 172,841 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

glow plug light flashing

Fail 25 Feb 2011 172,815 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

glow plug light flashing

Pass 24 Feb 2010 164,249 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 164,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 155,269 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 155,269 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 142,054 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 142,054 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 105,757 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 75,761 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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SA02 HNO is a 2002 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SA02 HNO, 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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SA02 HNO is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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