2003 SEAT Inca 1.9L Diesel · FJ53 NSN
2003 SEAT Inca (1.9L, diesel). First registered 09 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 158,153 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- SEAT INCA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,153 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FJ53 NSN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/03/2024
- 158,153 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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FJ53 NSN Mileage History
- 09/08/2022156,563 mi
- 27/01/2024158,131 mi+1,568 mi
- 07/03/2024158,153 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 1,008 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
FJ53 NSN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Seat Inca (FJ53 NSN) between August 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking hose (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
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