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SV03 AZJ

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,394 mi
Last recorded65,394 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 AZJ
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 65,394 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front indicator lens cracked

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake hose bracket loose

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 9 Dec 2015 65,130 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed + below legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure not properly fitted (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front indicator lens cracked

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake hose bracket loose

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 22 Oct 2015 62,435 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f indicator lense cracked

passenger door handle stiff to open

slight play at engine mounts

wipers streaky

Pass 21 Oct 2014 53,270 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

h/brake near full travel

n/s/f brake sticky

n/s/f indicator lense damaged

o/s/f steering gaitor twisted

Fail 21 Oct 2014 53,270 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

h/brake near full travel

n/s/f brake sticky

n/s/f indicator lense damaged

o/s/f steering gaitor twisted

Pass 18 Sep 2013 41,352 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2013 41,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 35,534 miles

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)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 35,534 miles

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)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 35,508 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs corroded

offside front tyre extra load and nearside front tyre standard

offside front tyre low and worn on edge

offside front wing mirror has been modified

offside rear tyre perished and worn on edge

slight brake bind at front brakes

some high level stop lights not working

Pass 29 May 2010 33,409 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside front brakes binding slightly (strongly advice)

nearside wipoer torn

offside rear tyre perished & cracking (strongly advice)

Pass 15 May 2009 29,157 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

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

Strongly advise :- Anti roll bar fouling offside front lower arm

Fail 14 May 2009 29,156 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

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

Strongly advise :- Anti roll bar fouling offside front lower arm

Pass 8 Mar 2008 24,432 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 24,432 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2007 20,379 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brakes binding (strongly advice)

rear silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 16 Mar 2007 20,379 miles

front brakes binding (strongly advice)

rear silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 5 Apr 2006 17,224 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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SV03 AZJ is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SV03 AZJ, 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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SV03 AZJ is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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