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SV52 WFW

2002 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,696 mi
Last recorded146,696 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 146,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over all front and rear suspension components, arms and mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over underbody and members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

modified load sensing valves fitted

slight seepage at power steering rack

Fail 5 Oct 2018 146,690 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard causing rear brakes to snatch (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

slight seepage at power steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2017 137,488 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

service light on

underbody corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2017 137,487 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

service light on

underbody corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 129,739 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 120,969 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

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

Nearside front macpherson strut has slight movement in an upper attachment.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre worn at edges.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 113,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 113,223 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 105,634 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres perished

service brake requires adjustments

Pass 31 Oct 2012 96,763 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 96,714 miles

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

n/s front brake binding

Pass 14 Oct 2011 88,918 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 88,918 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 82,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Oct 2009 77,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 71,572 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 66,465 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 61,975 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 61,975 miles

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

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

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

various metal brake pipes getting quite rusty

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 WFW is a 2002 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WFW, 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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SV52 WFW is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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