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GK53 CUG

2004 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

117,322 mi
Last recorded117,322 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Inca90,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 CUG
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 117,322 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 110,647 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 110,647 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2013 103,162 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 103,162 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 95,962 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 95,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 89,691 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 89,689 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 81,263 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 81,263 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 72,948 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 72,948 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 55,221 miles

1 of 2 side light section o/s/rear not working

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both reg plates coming apart but still in perfect readable condition

n/side front tyre wearing on outer edge but still within limits

n/side wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Fail 29 Feb 2008 55,221 miles

1 of 2 side light section o/s/rear not working

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both reg plates coming apart but still in perfect readable condition

n/side front tyre wearing on outer edge but still within limits

n/side wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Pass 1 Mar 2007 41,777 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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GK53 CUG is a 2004 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2004 Seat Inca models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 90,822 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 GK53 CUG, 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 22 years old, this Seat Inca is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GK53 CUG registered?

GK53 CUG is a 2004 Seat Inca, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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