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SV52 XTK

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,241 mi
Last recorded146,241 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 XTK
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 146,241 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 146,241 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 110,335 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

all pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 87,598 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 80,864 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 79,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all brake pipes heavily coated in copper grease & cannot be inspected properly

slight play found at nearside & offside steering rack arms

suspect front brake pads low

Pass 7 Feb 2007 68,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 51,934 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 51,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

offside headlight loose

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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SV52 XTK is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SV52 XTK, 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 SV52 XTK registered?

SV52 XTK is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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