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SV03 BFA

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,863 mi
Last recorded117,863 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 117,863 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some brake pipes covered with protective coating

Fail 8 Dec 2015 117,863 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some brake pipes covered with protective coating

Pass 3 Nov 2014 114,005 miles

Bonnet catch area is slightly corroded

MIL illuminated

Pass 13 Jul 2013 103,739 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 90,953 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 79,306 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 79,306 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 74,055 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 74,055 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 69,449 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 69,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 58,295 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 55,553 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 53,026 miles

near side front wheel slightly tight

Pass 28 Mar 2006 36,768 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 36,767 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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 BFA is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BFA, 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 BFA is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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