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CW03 XBU

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,083 mi
Last recorded152,083 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 XBU
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 152,083 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 152,083 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 131,985 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 131,950 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 111,621 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 111,615 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 75,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 75,920 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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CW03 XBU is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CW03 XBU, 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 CW03 XBU registered?

CW03 XBU is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is CW03 XBU safe to buy?

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