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SB53 EPV

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,684 mi
Last recorded155,684 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 155,684 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 148,602 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 138,586 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 138,586 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 121,073 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 120,984 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 102,627 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 71,640 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 71,638 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 EPV is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EPV, 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 SB53 EPV registered?

SB53 EPV is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is SB53 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB53 EPV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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