2013 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · BJ13 YVC
2013 SEAT Ibiza (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2013. Recorded mileage 105,213 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,213 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ13 YVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 105,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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BJ13 YVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Seat Ibiza (BJ13 YVC) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BJ13 YVC Mileage History
- 28/08/202488,542 mi
- 05/07/202593,957 mi+5,415 mi
- 05/07/202593,957 mi
- 26/08/2026105,213 mi+11,256 mi
- 26/08/2026105,213 mi
Average of roughly 8,363 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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