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SV03 BCE

2003 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,241 mi
Last recorded129,241 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 BCE
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 129,241 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 122,468 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 122,468 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 114,767 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 104,979 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 93,308 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 86,617 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 82,748 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 82,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

timing belt due depending on service history

Pass 16 Aug 2007 78,067 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 58,518 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 BCE is a 2003 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BCE, 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 SV03 BCE registered?

SV03 BCE is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is SV03 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV03 BCE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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