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BU03 VFM

2003 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,091 mi
Last recorded109,091 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 VFM
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 109,091 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 109,090 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2013 88,684 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 4 Jul 2013 88,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Jun 2012 66,802 miles

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

front wipers split

Fail 21 Jun 2012 66,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front wipers split

Pass 29 Jun 2011 48,637 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 29,876 miles

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

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Jul 2010 29,876 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,532 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 26,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 23,235 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 19,780 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 15,447 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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BU03 VFM is a 2003 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BU03 VFM, 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 BU03 VFM registered?

BU03 VFM is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is BU03 VFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 VFM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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