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SH53 HUY

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,502 mi
Last recorded126,502 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 HUY
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2010 126,502 miles

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

corrosion build up on nearside outer sill

nearside number plate light dull

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 24 Dec 2010 126,502 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

corrosion build up on nearside outer sill

nearside number plate light dull

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 21 Dec 2009 119,672 miles

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

nearside door mirror secured with tape

offside headligth lens cracked

spare wheel carrier loose

Fail 21 Dec 2009 119,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside door mirror secured with tape

offside headligth lens cracked

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 16 Dec 2008 112,125 miles

offside front lower suspension arm bush starting to tear

slight distortion in nearside rear tyre tread area

Pass 14 Dec 2007 86,234 miles

exhaust downpipe support bracket fractured

offside front lower wishbone bush starting to tear

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and cut on tread area

rear doors not opening from exterior handle

Pass 14 Dec 2006 61,803 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 60,577 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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SH53 HUY is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SH53 HUY, 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 SH53 HUY registered?

SH53 HUY is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is SH53 HUY safe to buy?

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