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AU53 BLX

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,385 mi
Last recorded164,385 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 164,385 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 162,197 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 162,197 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 160,383 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 160,383 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 158,810 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 158,797 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 153,459 miles

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)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 153,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 129,454 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 121,852 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 109,338 miles

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

Nearside driveshaft gaiter losing lubricant.

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

Steering rack knock offside.

Fail 17 Sep 2008 109,335 miles

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

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

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

Nearside driveshaft gaiter losing lubricant.

Nearside front tyre worn, at wear bars, bald outer edge.

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

Steering rack knock offside.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 79,787 miles

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

Hazard switch, suspect connection.

Steering rack knock offside.

Wiper blades perishing.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 57,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/f cv boot leaking slightly

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 BLX is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BLX, 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 BLX is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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