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RN03 NVZ

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,637 mi
Last recorded139,637 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 NVZ
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 139,637 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust brackets are broken

slight play in steering rack inner ends

Pass 8 Dec 2014 126,412 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 4 Dec 2013 112,919 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 98,382 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2011 90,946 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 90,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 90,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 75,288 miles

one high level stop lamp not working

Fail 20 Oct 2010 75,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

heavy surface perishing to nearside rear tyre

one high level stop lamp not working

Pass 8 Oct 2009 64,393 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 60,293 miles

Spare tyre defective

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 22 Nov 2007 60,261 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Nov 2006 42,822 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 42,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RN03 NVZ 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 64.3%.

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 RN03 NVZ, 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 RN03 NVZ registered?

RN03 NVZ is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is RN03 NVZ safe to buy?

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