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SB53 EOZ

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,408 mi
Last recorded138,408 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 138,408 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 135,344 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2015 132,275 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2015 132,275 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2014 125,932 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2014 125,918 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 114,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded

front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 6 Nov 2012 114,174 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded

front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 8 Nov 2011 104,747 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2011 104,734 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 96,511 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 96,511 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 88,381 miles

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2008 74,149 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 74,148 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 52,346 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 52,346 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 42,726 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 EOZ is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 EOZ, 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 EOZ is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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