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SB53 EEN

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,014 mi
Last recorded166,014 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 EEN
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 166,014 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

general body has rust

rear bumper damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2017 154,953 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 139,021 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases noise rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 132,293 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front wing corroded

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Feb 2015 132,293 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front wing corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jan 2014 119,570 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 119,558 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 109,871 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 109,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 78,057 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 86,118 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT FRONT BRAKE IS SLIGHTLY BINDING

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 82,627 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 73,066 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 58,730 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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SB53 EEN 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 SB53 EEN, 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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SB53 EEN is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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