MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,513 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door latch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door latch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front slightly noisy
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded >>>rear both (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
All tyres perished & cracked.
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake pipes greesd
Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake pipes greesd
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
drivers door catch starting to corrode
front and rear nuber plate starting to delaminate
ns mirror cracked
drivers door catch starting to corrode
front and rear nuber plate starting to delaminate
ns mirror cracked
N/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED.
N/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED.
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
one centre high level stop lamp bulb not working
slight crack on nearside door mirror
slight cut on outer sidewall of nearside front tyre
one centre high level stop lamp bulb not working
slight crack on nearside door mirror
slight cut on outer sidewall of nearside front tyre
Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s mirror cracked
slight crack on o/s front indicator lense
slight cut on n/s front outer tyre sidewall
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SB53 ENY is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 SB53 ENY, 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 ENY is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 29 October 2003.
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