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SC53 FCZ

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,451 mi
Last recorded112,451 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2014 112,451 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front sill corroded but outt with prescribed area

Pass 8 Dec 2014 112,451 miles

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

offside front sill corroded but outt with prescribed area

Pass 5 Nov 2013 102,692 miles

osf outer sill corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2012 94,179 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 31 Oct 2012 94,179 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

spare wheel missing

Pass 4 Nov 2011 86,685 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 80,855 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 80,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 73,005 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 66,895 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 66,895 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 56,965 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 39,566 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 39,566 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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 FCZ is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FCZ, 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

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What year was SC53 FCZ registered?

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

Is SC53 FCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC53 FCZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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