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AO52 RMZ

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,755 mi
Last recorded169,755 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 RMZ
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 169,755 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

chip in screen

Pass 19 Sep 2017 158,101 miles

E M L on dash

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 158,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

E M L on dash

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 145,809 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front shock absorbers showing signs of reduced damping effort

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Front windscreen wiper park function faulty

High level stop lamp not working

Metal brake pipes from the load valve to the rear flex hoses are degrading

Nearside front metal brake pipe degrading

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside outer CV boot perished and leaking grease

Play in the offside track rod inner ball joint

Rear brake imbalance high

Rear brakes pulsating in service

Fail 22 Sep 2015 145,807 miles

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

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front shock absorbers showing signs of reduced damping effort

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Front windscreen wiper park function faulty

High level stop lamp not working

Metal brake pipes from the load valve to the rear flex hoses are degrading

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front metal brake pipe degrading

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside outer CV boot perished and leaking grease

Play in the offside track rod inner ball joint

Rear brake imbalance high

Rear brakes pulsating in service

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 145,797 miles

Air bag warning lamp not working

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front brake flex hoses perished

Front road wheel rims distorted

Front seat belts slow to retract

Front shock absorbers showing signs of reduced damping effort

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Front windscreen wiper blades worn and splitting

Front windscreen wiper motor park function faulty

High level brake light not working

Offside front metal brake pipe rusty

Offside outer CV boot leaking grease

Play in the offside of the steering rack

Steering rack boots perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Nov 2014 145,795 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Air bag warning lamp not working

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front brake flex hoses perished

Front road wheel rims distorted

Front seat belts slow to retract

Front shock absorbers showing signs of reduced damping effort

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Front windscreen wiper blades worn and splitting

Front windscreen wiper motor park function faulty

High level brake light not working

Offside front metal brake pipe rusty

Offside outer CV boot leaking grease

Play in the offside of the steering rack

Steering rack boots perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Sep 2013 133,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs degrading

Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Lift in both front strut top mounting points

Offside front indicator faded slightly

Offside outer CV boot showing signs of grease leakage

Offside rear shock absorber showing signs of leakage

Oil leak

Play in the offside inner steering rack end ball joint

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Sep 2013 133,443 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside 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)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs degrading

Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Lift in both front strut top mounting points

Offside front indicator faded slightly

Offside outer CV boot showing signs of grease leakage

Offside rear shock absorber showing signs of leakage

Oil leak

Play in the offside inner steering rack end ball joint

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Brake pedal feel is inconsistant

Pass 3 Oct 2012 129,248 miles

Both front and both rear brake flex hoses perished

Both front indicators faded slightly

Both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished and worn

Both front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Both windscreen wiper blades worn

Catalyst support bracket missing

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside outer CV boot leaking grease

Offside front metal brake pipe rusted and degrading

Offside steering rack inner ball joint worn

Slight exhaust blow at the catalyst exit pipe and the middle box input pipe

Fail 3 Oct 2012 129,248 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both front and both rear brake flex hoses perished

Both front indicators faded slightly

Both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished and worn

Both front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Both windscreen wiper blades worn

Catalyst support bracket missing

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside outer CV boot leaking grease

Offside front metal brake pipe rusted and degrading

Offside steering rack inner ball joint worn

Slight exhaust blow at the catalyst exit pipe and the middle box input pipe

Pass 14 Sep 2011 115,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 115,827 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 110,945 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 102,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 96,442 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 17 Dec 2008 96,442 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 18 Dec 2007 87,042 miles

slight play nearside steering rack

Fail 18 Dec 2007 87,042 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play nearside steering rack

Fail 28 Dec 2006 53,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

handbrake has lots of free travel

left outer driveshaft boot cracked

play in left steering rack arm

right mirror glass damaged

Pass 28 Dec 2006 53,268 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake has lots of free travel

left outer driveshaft boot cracked

play in left steering rack arm

right mirror glass damaged

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 RMZ is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 RMZ, 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.

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AO52 RMZ is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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