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YB02 AVG

2002 Seat Inca

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

175,276 mi
Last recorded175,276 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 AVG
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 175,276 miles

general corrosion to underside of body

Pass 12 Nov 2019 173,123 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SUBFRAME MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD BALLJOINT SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WITHIN 30CM, ARCH POCKET - REAR OF ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.62MM + INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3MM + INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 173,088 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure AT CHASSIS LEG END (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength LEAF SPRING SHACKLE MOUNT (REAR) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SUBFRAME MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD BALLJOINT SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WITHIN 30CM, ARCH POCKET - REAR OF ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.62MM + INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3MM + INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 167,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front / rear n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 167,649 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front / rear n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 161,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

hand brake has excessive travel but locks wheels

Fail 23 Oct 2017 161,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

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

hand brake has excessive travel but locks wheels

Pass 20 Oct 2016 154,990 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Oct 2016 154,767 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 148,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 148,676 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wearing on edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake slightly grabbing

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

Offside Front brake slightly grabbing

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

aux belt slack due to tensioner

both rear tyres perished

centre to back box loose at clamp

rear axle tyre size different to front axle size

Pass 30 Sep 2014 142,087 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 142,087 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear wheel bearing dust cover missing allowing ingress of water and debris

Pass 30 Sep 2013 134,213 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 134,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 127,117 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear view mirror missing

slight binding on nearside front brake

slight uneven application on both front brakes

Fail 26 Sep 2012 127,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pedal has slight travel under pressure

nearside rear footbrake effort lower than offside rear footbrake effort

rear view mirror missing

slight binding on nearside front brake

slight uneven application on all four brakes

Pass 13 Sep 2011 121,128 miles

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

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

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

Slight corrosion of underside inc. Brake pipes.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 121,111 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Slight corrosion of underside inc. Brake pipes.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 114,008 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 114,008 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 105,970 miles

dampness around load sensing valve

o/s/f tyre well worn 175/65/14

play in both front strut top mounts when jacked up

rear steel brake pipes very badly corroded

very long parkbrake lever travel

Fail 28 Aug 2009 105,742 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

long parkbrake lever travel

n/s/r brake pipe on axle damaged

o/s/f tyre well worn 175/65/14

play in both front strut top mounts when jacked up

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2008 98,024 miles

front brake pads appear well worn

front brakes slow to release/sticking slightly

rear steel brake pipes badly corroded

wiper blades poor

Fail 5 Sep 2008 98,024 miles

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

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

front brake pads appear well worn

front brakes slow to release/sticking slightly

rear steel brake pipes badly corroded

wiper blades poor

Pass 24 Jul 2007 93,301 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 74,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

air bag warning lamp staying on

offside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Fail 15 May 2006 74,792 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

offside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

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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YB02 AVG is a 2002 Seat Inca in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 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 YB02 AVG, 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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YB02 AVG is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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