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SA52 BYF

2002 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

120,130 mi
Last recorded120,130 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 BYF
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 120,130 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside steering rack end slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2016 113,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 102,310 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 102,310 miles

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 93,424 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 93,424 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 80,946 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 80,946 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 77,416 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres edges wearing

Fail 27 Apr 2012 77,385 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres edges wearing 175/65r14 82t

Pass 15 Jun 2011 77,109 miles

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

nearside rear foot and handbrake low

Fail 8 Jun 2011 77,102 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front tyres edges wearing and near legal limit 175/65r14 82t

nearside rear foot and handbrake low

Fail 12 Aug 2009 14,278 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 14,278 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 57,243 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 57,243 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s mirror glass broken

n/s/f indicator lens broken

Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,160 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 31,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

3x nails found in n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 May 2006 15,729 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge (BALD)

offside rear tyre worn on outer sidewall

Fail 29 May 2006 15,728 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge (bald)

offside rear tyre worn on outer sidewall

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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SA52 BYF is a 2002 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SA52 BYF, 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 SA52 BYF registered?

SA52 BYF is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is SA52 BYF safe to buy?

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