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SB53 EEJ

2003 Seat Inca

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,889 mi
Last recorded81,889 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 EEJ
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 81,889 miles

HORN (intermitent fault)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 74,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 69,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear lower position lamp ( 1of 2 )not working

Fail 31 Oct 2008 69,099 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear lower position lamp ( 1of 2 )not working

Pass 12 Nov 2007 56,798 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 56,066 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 41,378 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SB53 EEJ is a 2003 Seat Inca in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SB53 EEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB53 EEJ registered?

SB53 EEJ is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is SB53 EEJ safe to buy?

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