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SV52 XDR

2002 Seat Inca

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

98,667 mi
Last recorded98,667 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 XDR
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2023 98,667 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside poor (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 94,602 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 94,602 miles

Brake valve leaking rear compensator (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 94,599 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected compensator (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 93,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 93,319 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 89,570 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake hoses insecure both

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wires loose for after market under lights

Fail 5 Nov 2020 89,570 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake hoses insecure both

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wires loose for after market under lights

Pass 9 Apr 2019 82,338 miles

Both rear brake pipes some corrosion

Offside front brake pipe some corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2019 82,338 miles

Both rear brake pipes some corrosion

Offside front brake pipe some corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 77,128 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 69,626 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 54,012 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 54,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 37,285 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 37,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 24,540 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 14,633 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 13,663 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 12,998 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009
Pass 24 Oct 2008 11,058 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 9,270 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 5,233 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 4,183 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 XDR is a 2002 Seat Inca in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XDR, 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 XDR is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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