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SC53 FCG

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,881 mi
Last recorded94,881 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 94,881 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 82,672 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 82,672 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 70,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 58,943 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 58,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

BOTH FRONT,REA\R WISHBONE BUSHES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

EXHAUST JOINTS CORRODED

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES AND PIPES LEADING TO LOAD VALVE CORRODED

PLAY IN RACK

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 19 Jan 2009 48,309 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 48,309 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has small cut on outer sidewall and also punctured .

Pass 22 Jan 2008 36,037 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 20,549 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 20,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

o/s/f tyre 2mm inner / outer tread

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 FCG 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 63.6%.

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 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 FCG, 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 FCG registered?

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

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