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SR53 NCE

2003 Seat Inca

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,339 mi
Last recorded176,339 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR53 NCE
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 176,339 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s tail lamp cracked

Fail 4 Dec 2012 163,465 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished

offside rear light lense cracked

slight play in nearside front steering track rod

suspect manifold cracked, slight blow under acceleration

Pass 4 Dec 2012 163,465 miles

both rear tyres perished

offside rear light lense cracked

slight play in nearside front steering track rod

suspect manifold cracked, slight blow under acceleration

Fail 7 Dec 2011 151,487 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

both front tyres v low tread and worn to the inside

engine management light on dash

exhaust slight blow at front

headlighht deflectors fitted

mid pipe baffles loose in exhaust

nearside front indicator cover cracked

nearside front steering slight rack end movement

nearside front washer partially choked

nearside rear wheel trim missing

power steering front pipe secured without rubber bush(on pipe)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 151,487 miles

both front tyres v low tread and worn to the inside

engine management light on dash

exhaust slight blow at front

headlighht deflectors fitted

mid pipe baffles loose in exhaust

nearside front indicator cover cracked

nearside front steering slight rack end movement

nearside front washer partially choked

nearside rear wheel trim missing

power steering front pipe secured without rubber bush(on pipe)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 150,551 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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SR53 NCE is a 2003 Seat Inca in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SR53 NCE, 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 SR53 NCE registered?

SR53 NCE is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is SR53 NCE safe to buy?

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