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SV53 RWW

2003 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,316 mi
Last recorded76,316 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 RWW
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 76,316 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose and corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 4 May 2017 75,723 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust heat shield loose and corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 64,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 64,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S door sill badly corroded at seat belt mounting area (5.2.6)

N/S hand brake cable not properly secured

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 59,766 miles

N/S rear shock dust cover rusty.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 59,765 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear heatshield insecure.

N/S rear shock dust cover rusty.

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 56,055 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2014 56,058 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,403 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 49,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,479 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 46,478 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 44,692 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,373 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 39,373 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 32,326 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,660 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 21,868 miles

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 RWW is a 2003 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RWW, 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 RWW registered?

SV53 RWW is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is SV53 RWW safe to buy?

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