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SC53 FBY

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,132 mi
Last recorded116,132 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 116,132 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 108,615 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 100,177 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 100,177 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 95,037 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 89,523 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2010 89,523 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 83,549 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 78,285 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 73,392 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 73,392 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 67,222 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 FBY is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SC53 FBY, 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 SC53 FBY?

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What year was SC53 FBY registered?

SC53 FBY is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is SC53 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC53 FBY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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