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SW02 OGJ

2002 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

177,682 mi
Last recorded177,682 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 OGJ
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2018 177,682 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp is loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

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

both front top strut mounts slight movement in upper attachment

Pass 21 May 2016 177,670 miles

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 20 May 2016 177,670 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 May 2015 177,647 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 177,647 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 177,565 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 177,556 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 177,238 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front discs pitted

front to rear brake pipes covered

Fail 22 Nov 2011 177,218 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front discs pitted

front to rear brake pipes covered

Pass 16 Sep 2010 176,940 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 167,961 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 167,961 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 153,935 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 129,972 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 114,566 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 95,296 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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SW02 OGJ is a 2002 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SW02 OGJ, 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 SW02 OGJ registered?

SW02 OGJ is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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