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SV53 RVJ

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

216,477 mi
Last recorded216,477 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 RVJ
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 216,477 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes some corrosoin

exhaust some corrosoin

Fail 7 Sep 2012 216,474 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes some corrosoin

exhaust some corrosoin

Pass 26 Sep 2011 203,057 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 203,027 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 187,636 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 187,601 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 158,992 miles

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

offside steering rack side tube has slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2008 124,030 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 83,746 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 53,781 miles

Exhaust some corrosion

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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SV53 RVJ 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 SV53 RVJ, 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 SV53 RVJ registered?

SV53 RVJ is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is SV53 RVJ safe to buy?

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