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SV03 FNE

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,941 mi
Last recorded137,941 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 137,941 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 137,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 131,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 124,605 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 117,033 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 109,087 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 109,087 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 95,170 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 95,170 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 80,831 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 77,314 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 77,314 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2006 77,310 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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 FNE is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FNE, 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

How do I check the history of SV03 FNE?

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What year was SV03 FNE registered?

SV03 FNE is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is SV03 FNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV03 FNE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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