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AO02 HVD

2002 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

77,961 mi
Last recorded77,961 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 HVD
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 77,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat pipe and centre pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose insecure

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 74,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 70,942 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole In Floor - Not Within Prescribed Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 67,503 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 63,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 58,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 55,838 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 55,838 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 53,578 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 50,808 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 48,906 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 46,339 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 43,722 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 40,874 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 37,088 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 34,124 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 30,805 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 27,820 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 24,696 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 21,377 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 17,395 miles

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

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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AO02 HVD is a 2002 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AO02 HVD, 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 AO02 HVD registered?

AO02 HVD is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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