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SB53 ENY

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

217,513 mi
Last recorded217,513 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2018 217,513 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 214,202 miles

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)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 214,197 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 211,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front slightly noisy

Fail 14 Oct 2016 211,969 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 207,984 miles

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)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 207,976 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 99,670 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 99,668 miles

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)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 89,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 89,116 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 78,776 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 78,776 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 72,917 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes greesd

Fail 10 Sep 2011 72,866 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 66,440 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 66,440 miles

drivers door catch starting to corrode

front and rear nuber plate starting to delaminate

ns mirror cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2009 51,915 miles

N/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 51,915 miles

N/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 40,320 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 40,320 miles

one centre high level stop lamp bulb not working

slight crack on nearside door mirror

slight cut on outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2007 33,526 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 24,080 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 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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