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SB53 ERU

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,065 mi
Last recorded136,065 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2012 136,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 136,065 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 130,279 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 130,274 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 120,826 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 120,823 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 22,083 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2007 101,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 101,293 miles

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

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

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 ERU 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 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 ERU, 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 ERU registered?

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

Is SB53 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB53 ERU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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