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SC53 TNV

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,216 mi
Last recorded100,216 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 100,216 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 95,533 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 87,340 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 79,497 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 79,497 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 67,074 miles

offside steering gaitor twisted

Fail 10 Dec 2010 67,073 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside steering gaitor twisted

Pass 30 Dec 2009 59,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

both headlamps slight condensation

Pass 17 Dec 2008 48,990 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 37,309 miles

nearside headlamp condensation, not adversely affecting beam pattern

Pass 13 Dec 2006 26,548 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TNV 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 81.8%.

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 TNV, 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 TNV registered?

SC53 TNV is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is SC53 TNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC53 TNV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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