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SV03 BBZ

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

80,966 mi
Last recorded80,966 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 80,966 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 77,625 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 77,625 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 71,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 62,314 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 62,314 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 60,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 60,352 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 60,303 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 60,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 60,032 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 57,016 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 53,962 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 50,765 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 49,991 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 49,935 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 49,789 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 49,737 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,600 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 48,915 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 47,124 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 37,628 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,628 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 29,348 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 24,036 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 BBZ is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 SV03 BBZ, 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 SV03 BBZ registered?

SV03 BBZ is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is SV03 BBZ safe to buy?

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