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SC53 CUW

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,015 mi
Last recorded136,015 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 CUW
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 136,015 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 135,862 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 130,535 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 130,535 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 124,419 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

high line stop not working

o/s rear tyre slight perished

Fail 21 Feb 2014 124,419 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

high line stop not working

o/s rear tyre slight perished

Pass 23 Feb 2013 118,787 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 118,786 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 112,767 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 105,296 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 105,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 100,735 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 100,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 91,142 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 90,703 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wishbone arm bushes split.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 70,407 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 50,740 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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SC53 CUW is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 SC53 CUW, 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 SC53 CUW registered?

SC53 CUW is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is SC53 CUW safe to buy?

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