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MW03 FMF

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,121 mi
Last recorded161,121 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 FMF
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2014 161,121 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Both drivers and passengers seats have movement in the seat runners /frame.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

The drivers door check strap bolt is loose .

The front exhaust mounting bracket is loose.

The n/s end of the steering rack has slight play .

The n/s rear lower sidelight is not working.

The n/s washer jet is not working.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

the o/s 1/2 rear door will not open .

Fail 16 Mar 2013 144,196 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight vertical movement at steering wheel .

Pass 16 Mar 2013 144,196 miles

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

Slight vertical movement at steering wheel .

Pass 14 Feb 2012 128,263 miles

windsreeen scratched

Fail 14 Feb 2012 128,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

windsreeen scratched

Pass 11 Mar 2011 125,286 miles

front and rear no plates delaminating but still clearly readable

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edge

slight play o/s steering rack

veicle been stood

Fail 25 Feb 2011 125,283 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear no plates delaminating but still clearly readable

slight play o/s steering rack

veicle been stood

Pass 7 Sep 2009 116,743 miles

both number plate delaminating

offside front ball joint has slight play in it

play in shocker tops when veic hle is jacked up

Fail 7 Sep 2009 116,743 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both number plate delaminating

offside front ball joint has slight play in it

play in shocker tops when veic hle is jacked up

Pass 17 Jul 2008 74,208 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 74,208 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 55,105 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 55,105 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 42,739 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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MW03 FMF 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 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 MW03 FMF, 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 MW03 FMF registered?

MW03 FMF is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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