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VU52 UXO

2002 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,428 mi
Last recorded134,428 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 UXO
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 134,428 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 129,250 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 129,245 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 124,634 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 119,857 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 119,857 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 115,004 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 114,266 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 108,084 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 101,415 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 101,415 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 94,994 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 86,591 miles

Offside Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 77,421 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 77,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 69,060 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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VU52 UXO is a 2002 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc 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 VU52 UXO, 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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VU52 UXO is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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