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SV52 VYX

2002 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,609 mi
Last recorded79,609 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 VYX
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 79,609 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 69,393 miles

All tyres apear to be slightly low in pressure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Front hanger infront of cat corroded from exhaust

Gearbox end casing leaking

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Radiator leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 69,392 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All tyres apear to be slightly low in pressure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front hanger infront of cat corroded from exhaust

Gearbox end casing leaking

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Radiator leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 67,994 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 58,982 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 51,058 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 51,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 45,336 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,473 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 39,034 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,204 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 20,626 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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SV52 VYX is a 2002 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VYX, 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 VYX registered?

SV52 VYX is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 24 October 2002.

Is SV52 VYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV52 VYX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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