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SD53 FWB

2003 Seat Inca

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,485 mi
Last recorded116,485 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 FWB
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2020 116,485 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust split (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near leaf spring rear attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength near leaf spring rear attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front product on directional indicator lens not affecting the light emitted

Nearside Front sill corroded but not in any prescribed areas.

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity The whole N/S/R light unit (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front product on directional indicator lens not affecting the light emitted

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity The whole O/S/R light unit (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 113,889 miles

Nearside Front Strut top mount has free play, not excessive

Offside Front Strut top mount has free play, not excessive

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 113,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Auxillary drive belt fraying

Nearside Front Strut top mount has free play, not excessive

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Strut top mount has free play, not excessive

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 108,535 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 108,514 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 103,640 miles

Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output tinted with film (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output tinted with film (1.2.1d)

Rear exhaust bracket modified but system adequately supported

vehicle heavily undersealed preventing proper inspection

Fail 1 Jun 2017 103,624 miles

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

Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output tinted with film (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output tinted with film (1.2.1d)

Rear exhaust bracket modified but system adequately supported

vehicle heavily undersealed preventing proper inspection

Pass 8 Jun 2016 98,547 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 98,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 94,569 miles

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

Rear bumper damaged due to exhaust.

o/s mirror glass damaged.

Fail 20 May 2015 94,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear bumper damaged due to exhaust.

o/s mirror glass damaged.

Fail 29 May 2014 77,948 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre nail in tread and slightly worn at outer edge

Pass 29 May 2014 77,948 miles

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)

o/s/f tyre nail in tread and slightly worn at outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2012 70,744 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 63,116 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 54,768 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 46,849 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 46,849 miles

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 79,847 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 39,847 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,549 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 24,899 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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SD53 FWB is a 2003 Seat Inca in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SD53 FWB, 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 SD53 FWB registered?

SD53 FWB is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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