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SB53 NBZ

2003 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,408 mi
Last recorded154,408 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 NBZ
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 154,408 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

offside obligatory mirror casing damaged and taped up but still secure

Fail 16 May 2018 154,401 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside obligatory mirror casing damaged and taped up but still secure

Pass 31 Mar 2017 140,060 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

brake pipes covered with grease

corrosion around some prescribed areas but not considered excessive

offside exterior mirror damaged but still secure

Fail 26 Mar 2017 139,796 miles

Braking system leaking brake load sensing valve (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

all brake pipes greased up

offside exterior mirror casing damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2016 122,918 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 112,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding footbrake or hand brake during roller brake test (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer cv boot burst (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure into rear hub (3.5.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front washers inop (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 107,529 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 107,529 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 84,954 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,181 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 78,956 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Nov 2011 78,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Nov 2010 67,586 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 67,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 55,086 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 55,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 43,271 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 36,041 miles

n/s r tyre on 3mm

o/s f tyre on 3mm

Fail 11 Dec 2007 36,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s f tyre on 1.6mm

n/s r tyre on 3mm

o/s f tyre on 3mm

Pass 27 Nov 2006 27,891 miles

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Fail 27 Nov 2006 27,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight play at drivers seat

various brake pipes starting to corroed

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 NBZ is a 2003 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NBZ, 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 NBZ is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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