MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,212 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective flat ()
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective flat ()
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
unable to examine all brake pipes due to applied protection
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Seat Inca?
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SH53 HVL is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 HVL, 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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SH53 HVL is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 29 October 2003.
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