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SH53 WVN

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,631 mi
Last recorded102,631 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 May 2019 102,631 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both sills corroded

corrosion to exhaust system

rear shockers corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 97,553 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

brake pipes greased

corrosion to both sills

Fail 27 Feb 2018 97,553 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

brake pipes greased

corrosion to both sills

Pass 22 Jun 2016 86,314 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight noise from osr wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack/tie rods

Fail 3 Jun 2016 85,055 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

slight noise from osr wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack/tie rods

Pass 24 Jun 2015 73,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to power steering pipes

front tyres wearing at edges

Fail 24 Jun 2015 73,326 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to power steering pipes

front tyres wearing at edges

Pass 13 Jun 2014 71,772 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2014 71,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

N/S/R Tyre perished

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 May 2014 71,671 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres perished

Coolant level low

Wipers working all the time

Pass 12 Apr 2013 68,753 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 68,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 66,296 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 60,709 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 50,562 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 39,417 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 29,797 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 WVN is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WVN, 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 WVN registered?

SH53 WVN is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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