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SV03 BCU

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,477 mi
Last recorded101,477 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 101,477 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery loose

Fail 17 Jul 2012 91,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery loose

Pass 21 Apr 2009 82,534 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 82,439 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 72,936 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 59,471 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 59,470 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 43,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside front tyre worn on inside (advise)

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 BCU is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BCU, 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 BCU registered?

SV03 BCU is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is SV03 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV03 BCU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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