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SV03 BFJ

2003 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

60,693 mi
Last recorded60,693 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 60,693 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 60,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 56,415 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s mirror / exhaust

Fail 28 Apr 2015 56,395 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s mirror / exhaust

Pass 4 Apr 2014 51,256 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2014 51,236 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2013 44,271 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

fuel tank straps corroded / n/s steering end slight play

Fail 13 Mar 2013 44,271 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

fuel tank straps corroded / n/s steering end slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,873 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 38,873 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 32,827 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f lamp

Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,726 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f lamp glass / spare wheel carrier

Pass 23 Mar 2009 21,817 miles

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

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

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

brake servo pipe slightly deteriorated (advise)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 21,817 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake servo pipe slightly deteriorated (advise)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 15,938 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 15,938 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 9,508 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 9,508 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 1,448 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 BFJ is a 2003 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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