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AU53 BVG

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,381 mi
Last recorded72,381 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 72,381 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 72,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 72,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 72,208 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 72,134 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Brake compensator has slight fluid leak (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 71,977 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 71,732 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 71,562 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load sensor to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 71,233 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 71,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 70,559 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 70,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,468 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on the edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,410 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2013 68,410 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 66,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 64,444 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 47,250 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 39,118 miles

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

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

Front brakes, slight binding.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 28,876 miles

Brake pedal, some travel.

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

Front brake pads wearing.

Offside rear tyre worn, at wear bars.

Offside wiper blade splitting.

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 18,773 miles

Brake fluid at Min level.

Front brake balance at limit.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre worn, at wear bars.

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 BVG 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 85.7%.

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 BVG, 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 BVG is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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