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DU53 VGD

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,236 mi
Last recorded126,236 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 VGD
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 126,236 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 126,236 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 126,194 miles

ALL REAR INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 126,190 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 126,190 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 125,032 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 125,028 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

ns and os outer sills corroded rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Aug 2017 122,239 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 118,977 miles

all rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 115,217 miles

ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 3 Sep 2014 114,078 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 111,662 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 108,196 miles

front tyres on limit

Pass 8 Feb 2011 100,448 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 100,432 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 91,162 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 91,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 77,445 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 61,393 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,213 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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DU53 VGD is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU53 VGD, 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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DU53 VGD is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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