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SC53 FDO

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,496 mi
Last recorded119,496 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 119,496 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 117,223 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

centre exhaust rubber split

n/s/ sill slight corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2011 109,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 99,207 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 99,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 87,330 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 73,648 miles

long handbrake lever travel

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 11 Jan 2008 60,052 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 43,942 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 FDO is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FDO, 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 FDO registered?

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

Is SC53 FDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC53 FDO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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