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SC53 FCF

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,400 mi
Last recorded124,400 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 124,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 124,362 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush bonding (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 119,920 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 119,920 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 114,577 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 108,841 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 108,796 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized rear (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from valve to o/s/r hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter split n/s (2.2.D.2d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tail door (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 102,792 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 102,792 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 96,490 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 96,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 89,602 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 83,413 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 76,325 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 66,636 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 55,974 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 47,945 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 FCF 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 70.6%.

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 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 FCF, 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 FCF registered?

SC53 FCF is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is SC53 FCF safe to buy?

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