MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,984 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition at manifold (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear connector (7.1.2)
oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear connector (7.1.2)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
oil leak
Nearside Front Inner rack end faulty
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
offside rear brake binding slightly
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
offside rear brake binding slightly
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bonnet catch needs attention (advise)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
exhaust front bracket corroded (advise)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Seat Inca?
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SV03 HLN is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 HLN, 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 HLN is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 19 June 2003.
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