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SW02 OGR

2002 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

123,789 mi
Last recorded123,789 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 OGR
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 123,789 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 123,788 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at both sides at wishbone mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 121,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 121,190 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 118,374 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 118,373 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 116,303 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 116,283 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 114,649 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fuel pipe neck bracket broken through corrosion but neck still secure

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 114,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fuel pipe neck bracket broken through corrosion but neck still secure

Rear rear doors would not open

Fail 16 Aug 2017 114,609 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fuel pipe neck bracket broken through corrosion but neck still secure

Rear rear doors would not open

Pass 11 May 2016 112,205 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 May 2016 112,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Fuel tank leaking leaking where filler neck meets tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 109,523 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 109,522 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 107,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres slight perrished no cords exposed

Pass 14 Mar 2014 107,269 miles

both rear tyres slight perrished no cords exposed

Pass 27 Apr 2013 107,199 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 107,199 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 90,957 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 90,957 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 87,123 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 80,112 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 79,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 75,084 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 75,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 67,171 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 67,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 52,421 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 37,281 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 OGR is a 2002 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 OGR, 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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SW02 OGR is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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