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SW02 OGM

2002 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

216,445 mi
Last recorded216,445 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 216,445 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

rear windscreen shattered

steering column locking device slightly defective

Pass 7 Nov 2019 98,256 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 95,723 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 196,897 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 196,897 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 194,811 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OIL LEAK AT SUMP PLUG

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 194,807 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OIL LEAK AT SUMP PLUG

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 190,119 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush INNER REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 189,913 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush INNER REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 183,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

fuel tank strap is corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2014 183,193 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 177,424 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 177,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 176,500 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 176,500 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 175,070 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 175,070 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 172,954 miles

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

TYRE WEAR INSID EDGE FRONT

Fail 23 Nov 2010 172,954 miles

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

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

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

TYRE WEAR INSID EDGE FRONT

Pass 17 Oct 2009 167,680 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 160,266 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 160,266 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 147,459 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 147,459 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 125,983 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 86,966 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 OGM is a 2002 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SW02 OGM, 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 OGM registered?

SW02 OGM is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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