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SC53 FEF

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,480 mi
Last recorded126,480 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 126,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 123,021 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 120,340 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 117,025 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 113,211 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 108,768 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 108,760 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 104,564 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 101,701 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s rack arm

Fail 8 Jan 2011 101,701 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s rack arm

Pass 10 May 2010 101,645 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 101,645 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 97,618 miles

n/s steering rack has slight play

o/s rear w/bearing noisy

Fail 23 Nov 2009 97,618 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

n/s steering rack has slight play

o/s front suspension arm rearmost bush worn

o/s rear w/bearing noisy

Fail 27 Nov 2008 81,959 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 81,959 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 66,656 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 49,079 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 49,079 miles

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

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

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

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 FEF is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FEF, 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 FEF registered?

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

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