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AO52 JFV

2002 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

229,498 mi
Last recorded229,498 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Seat Inca93,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 JFV
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 229,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

areas of exhaust system corroded,and resting on a body mounting bracket in an area

brake master cylinder fluid level near minimum

brake warning light lit on dashboard

engine oil level too high

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn outer shoulder

offside front tyre worn both shoulders

Pass 13 Oct 2010 207,016 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 207,012 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

suspect front pads low

Pass 13 Oct 2009 185,736 miles

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

detectable play in offside of steering rack

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

Fail 6 Oct 2009 185,452 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

nearside rear tyrec worn inner shoulder

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

steering rack detectable play in offside

Pass 14 Oct 2008 154,156 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all four tyres devoid of tread on inner shoulders and O/S front 2mm tread depth in areas and N/S front close to limit areas of inner shoulder

dampness around power steering pump and pipes but not to excess at time of test

detectable freeplay in nearside of steering rack but not to excess at time of test

Fail 13 Oct 2008 154,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all four tyres devoid of tread on inner shoulders and O/S front 2mm tread depth in areas and N/S front close to limit areas of inner shoulder

dampness around power steering pump and pipes but not to excess at time of test

detectable freeplay in nearside of steering rack but not to excess at time of test

offside rear indicator lense damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2007 130,213 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 130,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 104,471 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 104,471 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s head light cracked

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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AO52 JFV is a 2002 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AO52 JFV, 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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AO52 JFV is a 2002 Seat Inca, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is AO52 JFV safe to buy?

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