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ST52 GDX

2002 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

75,553 mi
Last recorded75,553 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 GDX
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 75,553 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 58,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 58,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,019 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 43,000 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 25,777 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 20,671 miles

power steering pipes rusty

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

b/s front brake discs quite rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2010 20,669 miles

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

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

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

b/s front brake discs quite rusty

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2009 18,607 miles

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

oil level low

power steering pipe to rack rusty

Fail 19 Aug 2009 18,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil level low

power steering pipe to rack rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2008 16,247 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 16,247 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 14,911 miles

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2007 14,911 miles

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

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2006 12,939 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2006 12,939 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

exhaust front mounting rusty

n/s/f tyre close to limit at outer edge

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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ST52 GDX is a 2002 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ST52 GDX, 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 ST52 GDX registered?

ST52 GDX is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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