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SV03 FLX

2003 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,931 mi
Last recorded71,931 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 71,931 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 17 May 2013 71,931 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 66,212 miles

N/S/F brake binding

N/S/F top strut mount has play in the upper attachment

Fail 1 Jun 2012 65,679 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F brake binding

N/S/F top strut mount has play in the upper attachment

Pass 10 May 2011 59,754 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 59,754 miles

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

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

engine oil low

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 48,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

O/S rear lower sidelight fails to operate

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 May 2010 48,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/S rear lower sidelight fails to operate

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 May 2009 43,298 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2009 43,298 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 37,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 37,886 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 31,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 24,999 miles

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

exhaust front mounting very rusty but still secure at time of test

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 FLX is a 2003 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FLX, 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 FLX registered?

SV03 FLX is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is SV03 FLX safe to buy?

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