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SB53 EEP

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,729 mi
Last recorded158,729 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 EEP
MakeSeat
ModelInca
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2024 158,729 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills corroded solid to touch

Pass 12 Dec 2023 149,983 miles

underseal on underside

Pass 16 Dec 2022 140,271 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 128,698 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 120,932 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

exhast

front disks and pads

Fail 4 Dec 2020 120,911 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge insecure door drops (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front brake binding

exhast

front disks and pads

Pass 14 May 2019 114,202 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 May 2019 114,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 107,256 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked with aging

Offside Rear tyre cracked with aging

Pass 6 May 2017 101,259 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2017 101,259 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2016 95,236 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 95,233 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 95,177 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 88,702 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Aug 2011 88,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Apr 2010 83,796 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 67,343 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 51,623 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake lever travel

o/s/r service brake time lag

Fail 30 Jan 2008 51,623 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

handbrake lever travel

o/s/r service brake time lag

Pass 25 Oct 2006 26,659 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 26,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 EEP is a 2003 Seat Inca in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SB53 EEP, 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 SB53 EEP registered?

SB53 EEP is a 2003 Seat Inca, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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