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MX53 AVU

2003 Seat Inca

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,668 mi
Last recorded174,668 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 AVU
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 174,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

centre stop light not workig

Fail 23 Jan 2019 174,609 miles

Brake valve leaking rear axle load valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both centre rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

centre stop light not workig

Pass 19 Jan 2018 166,521 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise rear brake service /attention

centre stop light not working

front exhaust hanger missing but system secure

Pass 31 Jan 2017 153,996 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 153,995 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 136,512 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front exhaust bracket broken

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 29 Jan 2015 119,457 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 101,851 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 86,832 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 86,830 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 76,317 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 75,042 miles

Both front tyres are cracking on the outer sidewalls

Both front washer jets partially blocked

Offside front door widening hinge is loose from body

Rear washer/wiper inop

Pass 5 Jan 2010 72,787 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 72,787 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 72,032 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 72,032 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2007 68,053 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 47,332 miles

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

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

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

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

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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MX53 AVU is a 2003 Seat Inca in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MX53 AVU, 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 MX53 AVU registered?

MX53 AVU is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is MX53 AVU safe to buy?

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