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WJ52 UWA

2002 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,612 mi
Last recorded185,612 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 185,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion and holed areas to body and underside

Fail 29 Sep 2016 185,496 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion and holed areas to body and underside

Pass 26 Oct 2015 181,040 miles

Front slight play in both front shock bushes

Nearside Rear wiper blade pershied

Offside Front slight play in o/s steering rack

Offside Front tyre getting low

Offside Rear slight corrosion on rear chassis leg

Pass 29 Oct 2014 175,097 miles

front bumper incomplete.. top engine plastic cover in secure.. slight corrosion around rear wheel arce o/s and n/s

Pass 25 Oct 2013 168,195 miles

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

r/n/s tyre flat

Fail 24 Oct 2013 168,195 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

r/n/s tyre flat

Pass 11 Oct 2012 161,548 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 161,548 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 153,059 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 145,290 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 137,417 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 137,348 miles

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

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 129,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 120,009 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 111,461 miles

nearside steering rack end slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2005 97,198 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 96,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f o/s/f headlight glass damaged

stone chip in o/s screen

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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WJ52 UWA is a 2002 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UWA, 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 WJ52 UWA registered?

WJ52 UWA is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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