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AK52 HYU

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 HYU
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs are worn and discolored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have cracking on both walls and tread, strongly advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Trye has cracking on both walls and tread, strongly advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2025

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs are worn and discolored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have cracking on both walls and tread, strongly advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light Rear reverse bulb not working (4.6.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Trye has cracking on both walls and tread, strongly advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both strongly advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strongly advise (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both strongly advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020
Pass 11 Apr 2019
Pass 18 Apr 2018
Pass 9 Mar 2017
Fail 3 Mar 2017

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016
Pass 4 Mar 2015
Pass 3 Mar 2014

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2012
Pass 2 Mar 2011
Pass 2 Mar 2010
Pass 22 Jan 2009

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

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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AK52 HYU is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2003 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 86,322 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 AK52 HYU, 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 23 years old, this Seat Inca is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK52 HYU?

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What year was AK52 HYU registered?

AK52 HYU is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is AK52 HYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 HYU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK52 HYU have outstanding finance?

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