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AU53 BLF

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

118,538 mi
Last recorded118,538 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 BLF
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 118,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 118,247 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 110,677 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 105,419 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 102,579 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 102,579 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2019 98,802 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 97,002 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 97,001 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing filler cap missing leaving shaft edges (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 83,632 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 83,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,996 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 64,017 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately new disc fitted,solid,not vented like o/s/f.not affecting braking or rbt readings (3.5.1n)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewall/treads

n/s/f wiper just beginning to smear screen

rear exhaust rubber missing,but exhaust still secure and on other mountings

Pass 22 Jul 2015 50,883 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014
Fail 7 Jul 2014

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 138,927 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 138,927 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 134,510 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 134,496 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

all other brake pipes greased and rusty and hard to access

Pass 2 Aug 2011 127,657 miles

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

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 7 Aug 2010 122,487 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 112,761 miles

Centre rear stop light has no bulb holder

Front 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 Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear springs slightly out of line

Spare wheel holder has no wheel & loose

Pass 23 Oct 2008 91,706 miles

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

Play at NSF wheel if held at 3.45 position

Rear exkaust corrodding

Pass 23 Oct 2007 72,158 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside of front antiroll bar hitting on lower suspension arm

Rear exhaust box corroded

Slight wear in nearside of steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2006 51,428 miles

High level brake light missing

N/S/R Tyre sidewall perished

Fail 20 Oct 2006 51,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake pads low (2/3000 +/-)

High level brake light missing

N/S/R Tyre sidewall perished

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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AU53 BLF is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AU53 BLF, 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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AU53 BLF is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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