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SV52 USP

2002 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,678 mi
Last recorded139,678 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 USP
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 139,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,133 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 130,295 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 124,957 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 120,134 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 120,133 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 96,669 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 96,669 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 70,189 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 70,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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SV52 USP is a 2002 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SV52 USP, 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 SV52 USP registered?

SV52 USP is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is SV52 USP safe to buy?

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