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SH53 WUW

2003 Seat Inca

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,989 mi
Last recorded75,989 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 WUW
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 75,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 70,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Oct 2016 70,969 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Oct 2015 52,477 miles

Brake pipes greased/coated not allowing full inspection

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside head lamp slightly insecure

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Wiper switch partially broken but still functions ok

Fail 8 Oct 2015 52,334 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall 195/50hr15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes greased/coated not allowing full inspection

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside head lamp slightly insecure

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Wiper switch partially broken but still functions ok

Pass 20 Oct 2014 43,254 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 34,326 miles

Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Frontmost exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 30,730 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 26,391 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 22,923 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 20,118 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 16,750 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 13,799 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 10,467 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 WUW is a 2003 Seat Inca in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WUW, 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 WUW registered?

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

Is SH53 WUW safe to buy?

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