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SB53 EOF

2003 Seat Inca

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

145,477 mi
Last recorded145,477 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Inca86,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 145,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 135,110 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2013 125,744 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2013 125,742 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2012 111,807 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 93,175 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 82,725 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 69,607 miles

play at both front strut tops {vertical} but nothing worn

Pass 8 Oct 2008 59,440 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 48,512 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 45,434 miles

Nearside 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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SB53 EOF 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 90.9%.

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 EOF, 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 EOF registered?

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

Is SB53 EOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB53 EOF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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