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SB53 NCD

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,143 mi
Last recorded109,143 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 109,143 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 93,956 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 93,939 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 85,485 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 71,122 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 60,471 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 51,542 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 49,559 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 45,993 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 45,993 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 40,410 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 NCD is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SB53 NCD?

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What year was SB53 NCD registered?

SB53 NCD is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is SB53 NCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB53 NCD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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