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SG53 BWJ

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,995 mi
Last recorded123,995 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 BWJ
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 123,995 miles

both front steering rack gators deteriorated

both front suspension arm bush's worn

Pass 23 Oct 2015 119,679 miles

Both front steering rack gaiters cracking

Offside front suspension arm bush starting to wear

Offside front track rod end has slight play

Pass 11 Jul 2014 109,072 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 107,417 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 107,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 100,368 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 95,128 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 90,565 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 83,334 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 74,987 miles

both front tyre's worn

Pass 9 Jan 2008 71,993 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2007 69,043 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 69,043 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 65,291 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 65,291 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SG53 BWJ 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 80%.

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 SG53 BWJ, 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 SG53 BWJ registered?

SG53 BWJ is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SG53 BWJ safe to buy?

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