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SV02 ASU

2002 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,087 mi
Last recorded73,087 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 ASU
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 73,087 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 73,087 miles

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

GLOW PLUG LIGHT FLASHING

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 70,220 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

MAIN STEERING PIPE ACROSS FRONT(badly corroded)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

UNDERSIDE VERY RUSTY

Fail 10 Mar 2011 69,976 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

IMBALANCE OF 20% ON FRONT BRAKES

MAIN STEERING PIPE ACROSS FRONT (badly corroded)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

UNDERIDE VERY RUSTY

Pass 10 Mar 2010 65,981 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

NEARSIDE REAR NO.PLATE LAMP (a bit dull)

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

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 61,554 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES (coming close to limit, ok at time of test)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 61,554 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES (coming close to limit, ok at time of test)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 57,262 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 48,721 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 48,716 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 42,142 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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SV02 ASU is a 2002 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SV02 ASU, 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 SV02 ASU registered?

SV02 ASU is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 April 2002.

Is SV02 ASU safe to buy?

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