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SB51 VXZ

2002 Seat Inca

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,102 mi
Last recorded120,102 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 VXZ
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 120,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 120,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 108,887 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 100,640 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,995 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 80,995 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 71,006 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 71,005 miles

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

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

lense missing from o/s/f indicator lamp.

p.a.s steering pipes on rack corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,390 miles

o/s/f indicator lense missing.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 67,894 miles

brake pipes covered

Fail 26 Mar 2012 67,886 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes covered

Pass 14 Mar 2011 66,124 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres deteriorated but not to excess

slight movement between drivers seat frame and rail

steering universal joint between rack and column slight play

Fail 11 Mar 2011 66,115 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres deteriorated but not to excess

slight movement between drivers seat frame and rail

steering universal joint between rack and column slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2010 63,784 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 61,046 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 58,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 54,271 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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SB51 VXZ is a 2002 Seat Inca in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SB51 VXZ, 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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SB51 VXZ is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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