CarVerify

Free Car Check

WJ52 JCZ

2002 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

129,927 mi
Last recorded129,927 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 JCZ
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 129,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 119,063 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 107,282 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 99,018 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 rear pipes & front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 98,612 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Outer sill starting to corrode

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 rear pipes & front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 98,610 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer sill starting to corrode

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 rear pipes & front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 97,723 miles

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

Front brake hoses slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear sill/wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

play in nearside front anti roll bar linkage bush

Fail 11 Nov 2020 97,723 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front brake hoses slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear sill/wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

play in nearside front anti roll bar linkage bush

Pass 11 Nov 2019 95,835 miles

Front both wishbones, rear bushes are deteriorated

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 94,335 miles

Offside Outer cv boot perished

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 94,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer cv boot perished

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 92,769 miles

Front both wishbones, front bushes deteriorated

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 92,768 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front both wishbones, front bushes deteriorated

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 90,689 miles

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2016 90,689 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 88,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 88,348 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 84,532 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 84,521 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 78,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 71,342 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 71,342 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 64,760 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 58,249 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 50,603 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2008 42,820 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 21 Nov 2008 42,820 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 34,897 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 34,897 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 26,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 18,947 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
Full Seat Inca reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WJ52 JCZ is a 2002 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 WJ52 JCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJ52 JCZ?

You can check the full history of WJ52 JCZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WJ52 JCZ registered?

WJ52 JCZ is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 4 December 2002.

Is WJ52 JCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ52 JCZ shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJ52 JCZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WJ52 JCZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.