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CN03 NPC

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

189,594 mi
Last recorded189,594 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 NPC
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 189,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 184,504 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 175,158 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 175,151 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 167,574 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 167,574 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 160,278 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 160,268 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 151,528 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 151,526 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 148,841 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 143,716 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 143,711 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 115,632 miles

Brake fluid low

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

Steering pump slightly rough

Fail 3 Jul 2009 115,632 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake fluid low

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

Steering pump slightly rough

Pass 11 Jul 2008 100,024 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 100,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 85,933 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 85,930 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 64,489 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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CN03 NPC is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CN03 NPC, 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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CN03 NPC is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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