MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,331 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm recorded (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer sill damaged slightly
Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately secured by tie wrap (3.6.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom wishbone rear bush slight play (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak from gearbox ()
unable to ascertain quality of weld due to underseal
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm recorded (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer sill slight damage
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn slightly (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm recorded inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm recorded (4.1.E.1)
unable to ascertain quality of weld due to heavily covered in underseal
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded within 30cm of seat belt mount (5.2.6)
Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded within 30cm of seat mounting (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded within 30cm of seat belt mount (5.2.6)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm recorded (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer sill slight damage
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn slightly (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm recorded inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm recorded (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired spring arm broken/corroded (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak front steering rack area ()
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes becoming deteriorated
exhaust front sections are becoming corroded
o/s mirror damaged
o/s/f brake pipe flexi guide becoming corroded/weakened
park brake just meets minimum requirements on efficency
park brake nearly at reserve travel
Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
scuffing sound from offside rear brake
How Reliable is the Seat Inca?
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SH53 WUT is a 2003 Seat Inca in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 SH53 WUT, 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 WUT is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 November 2003.
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