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SD53 FXB

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,114 mi
Last recorded72,114 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 FXB
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 72,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 25 Oct 2017 61,413 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 54,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 54,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 54,143 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 53,413 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 53,413 miles

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 52,113 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 49,597 miles

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

o/s tail lamp damaged.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 45,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,672 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 38,058 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 38,058 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,825 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 27,831 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 27,831 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 FXB is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD53 FXB, 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 FXB registered?

SD53 FXB is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SD53 FXB safe to buy?

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