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SV52 WGG

2002 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,104 mi
Last recorded166,104 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 166,104 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 166,032 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect light full of condensation/small hole in glass (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 156,763 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 156,734 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight wheel alignment? van wanders all over road (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 143,068 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 124,029 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 124,025 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 105,697 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 105,693 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2012 86,968 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

N/s seat runners worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Underbody coated with oil

Fail 29 Oct 2012 86,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal rubber worn

N/s seat runners worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Underbody coated with oil

Fail 3 Feb 2012 77,342 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

metal brake pipes all coated

Pass 31 Dec 2010 63,570 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 63,567 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 56,160 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 47,373 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 47,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2007 42,204 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 WGG is a 2002 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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