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BJ03 FOU

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

143,014 mi
Last recorded143,014 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 FOU
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 143,014 miles

OUTTER SILLS CORRODED

Fail 20 Oct 2023 143,014 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

OUTTER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 28 Sep 2022 140,315 miles

BOTH INNER AND OUTTER SILLS ARE CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED AND PITTED

Nearside Front TYRE PERISHED

OUTTER NUMBER PLATE LIGHT NOT WORKING

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 17 Aug 2022 140,314 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OTTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired OUTTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

BOTH OUTTER SILLS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 12 Aug 2020 139,846 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 133,280 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 133,280 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 125,291 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 125,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 118,120 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 108,176 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 108,168 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 97,070 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 May 2015 97,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front wearing inner edge and close to limit

offside rear worn on edges and close also has nail within tread

Pass 20 May 2014 91,513 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 91,512 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 88,898 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2012 84,822 miles

offside front tyre elightly worn inner edge

Fail 11 May 2012 84,822 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front exhaust mounting broken

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner wall

offside front tyre elightly worn inner edge

Pass 18 May 2011 80,970 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 77,579 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 72,977 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 72,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 68,833 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 55,855 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 44,937 miles

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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BJ03 FOU is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 BJ03 FOU, 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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What year was BJ03 FOU registered?

BJ03 FOU is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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