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FV53 EOU

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,082 mi
Last recorded117,082 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 EOU
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2018 117,082 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside Front Sub frame Rear Mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear And Both Front Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside And Offside Outer Sills (5.2.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear Tyres (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Nearside And Offside Rear Chassis (6.6.6)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside Front Brake Low Performance 18% Imbalance (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside Parking Brake Low Performance 50% (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside Rear Service Brake 17% Imbalance (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 112,373 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 109,297 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 109,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 105,299 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s of rear bumper damaged

o/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Dec 2013 101,158 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s of rear bumper damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2012 97,202 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s of rear bumper damaged

o/s rear tyre has cracking to outer side wall

Pass 13 Dec 2011 92,278 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 87,743 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 87,714 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 81,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 77,587 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 64,865 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 49,055 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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FV53 EOU is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FV53 EOU, 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 FV53 EOU registered?

FV53 EOU is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is FV53 EOU safe to buy?

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