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SA53 CWU

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,147 mi
Last recorded87,147 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 CWU
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 87,147 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 87,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 64,867 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 64,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 55,264 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 55,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear indicator slightly showing white light

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 1 Oct 2008 45,004 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 45,004 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 33,228 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 26,143 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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SA53 CWU is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA53 CWU, 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 SA53 CWU registered?

SA53 CWU is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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