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SH53 WUU

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,940 mi
Last recorded50,940 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 50,940 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 44,893 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes greased

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 24 Nov 2014 44,893 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes greased

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 13 Jan 2014 38,058 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 38,058 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 35,900 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 29,519 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 23,107 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 17,034 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 11,827 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 9,524 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 7,426 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 WUU is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WUU, 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 SH53 WUU registered?

SH53 WUU is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is SH53 WUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 WUU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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