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SC53 UAM

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,176 mi
Last recorded170,176 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 170,176 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 170,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 164,699 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 156,689 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 150,142 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 150,142 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 146,600 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 146,180 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 142,017 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 137,663 miles

1 of 2 OSR rear lights not working

40% of high stop light not working

Front bumper damaged

Load sensing valve damp may have slight leak

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Noise from OSR brake

Number plate 1 of 2 dim

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 131,078 miles

Front to rear + rear brake pipes corroded slightly

NSR inner floor corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wiper split

Fail 11 Feb 2009 131,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1 of 2 NSF washers not working

Front to rear + rear brake pipes corroded slightly

NSR 70 KG OSR 30 KG overall service reading 53%

NSR inner floor corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wiper split

Pass 3 Dec 2007 120,269 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 106,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 106,692 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 UAM is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UAM, 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 UAM registered?

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

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