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SV02 BKJ

2002 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,006 mi
Last recorded103,006 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 BKJ
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 103,006 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 102,957 miles

extensive paint on underside of veihicle and st br pipes

Pass 6 Jun 2011 102,953 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 98,525 miles

Corrosion starting around o/s front strut mounting under bonnet.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s front hose is corroding.

Metal brake pipes across rear axle are corroding.

Oil leak from gearbox.

Rearmost bush in o/s front lower suspension arm is deteriorating.

Fail 4 Mar 2010 98,523 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Corrosion starting around o/s front strut mounting under bonnet.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s front hose is corroding.

Metal brake pipes across rear axle are corroding.

Oil leak from gearbox.

Rearmost bush in o/s front lower suspension arm is deteriorating.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 97,520 miles

Metal brake pipes across rear axle & going to both front hoses are corroding.

Oil leak from rear end of gearbox.

There is a screw in the tread of the n/s rear tyre.

Fail 5 Aug 2009 97,518 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Metal brake pipes across rear axle & going to both front hoses are corroding.

Oil leak from rear end of gearbox.

There is a screw in the tread of the n/s rear tyre.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 95,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 205,013 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 205,003 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 160,324 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 160,324 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 123,929 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 BKJ is a 2002 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SV02 BKJ, 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 BKJ registered?

SV02 BKJ is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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