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MW03 EPJ

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,469 mi
Last recorded152,469 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 EPJ
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 152,469 miles

1x nsr side light out

both front brakes binding

brake fluid low

damage all over vehicle

front discs lipped and corroded

front pads low

front wishbone rear bushes split

play in ns steering arm

spare tyre flat

wrong oil cap fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2012 152,469 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

1x nsr side light out

both front brakes binding

brake fluid low

damage all over vehicle

front discs lipped and corroded

front pads low

front wishbone rear bushes split

play in ns steering arm

spare tyre flat

wrong oil cap fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2011 124,152 miles

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

corrosion on offside outer sill/step borderline .

damage to bodywork.

engine oil in min.

front discs worn.

offside rear lower side light not working.

play in n/s/f steering rack end borderline.

under tray fitted.

uneven wear on front tyres.

Fail 8 Jul 2011 124,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

corrosion on offside outer sill/step borderline .

damage to bodywork.

engine oil in min.

front discs worn.

offside rear lower side light not working.

play in n/s/f steering rack end borderline.

under tray fitted.

uneven wear on front tyres.

Pass 3 Jul 2010 100,052 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 70,468 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 59,497 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 59,497 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 45,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brakes noisey/adv brake check

Pass 5 Jun 2007 45,408 miles

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

rear brakes noisey/adv brake check

Pass 5 Jun 2006 35,239 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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MW03 EPJ is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MW03 EPJ, 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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MW03 EPJ is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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