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SV52 VYP

2002 Seat Inca

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,548 mi
Last recorded138,548 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 VYP
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 138,548 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside door mirror broken

offside and nearside front tyres worn low

offside door pillar corroded

offside front strut top mounting worn

offside rear tyre tread perished and tread worn low

play in rack

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2016 138,525 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking pump area (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside door mirror broken

offside and nearside front tyres worn low

offside door pillar corroded

offside front strut top mounting worn

offside rear tyre tread perished and tread worn low

play in rack

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 128,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 115,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 111,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 100,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 87,635 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 87,626 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 81,736 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 80,806 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 78,662 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 78,662 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 59,184 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 59,184 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

nearside wiper split

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 VYP is a 2002 Seat Inca in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VYP, 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 VYP registered?

SV52 VYP is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is SV52 VYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV52 VYP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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