2013 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · BL13 RWZ
2013 SEAT Ibiza (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 118,481 miles. MOT valid until 07 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL13 RWZ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2026
- 118,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
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BL13 RWZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Seat Ibiza (BL13 RWZ) between July 2016 and September 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BL13 RWZ Mileage History
- 02/07/201629,120 mi
- 15/07/201736,122 mi+7,002 mi
- 14/07/201842,432 mi+6,310 mi
- 13/05/201946,964 mi+4,532 mi
- 13/05/201946,965 mi+1 mi
- 18/09/202056,243 mi+9,278 mi
- 09/10/202167,421 mi+11,178 mi
- 09/10/202167,421 mi
- 28/09/202278,894 mi+11,473 mi
- 04/10/202393,783 mi+14,889 mi
- 04/10/202393,783 mi
- 01/10/2024103,298 mi+9,515 mi
- 07/10/2024103,421 mi+123 mi
- 03/10/2025109,544 mi+6,123 mi
- 06/10/2025109,549 mi+5 mi
- 28/09/2026118,481 mi+8,932 mi
Average of roughly 8,726 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Water Ingress (Door Seals)Moderate
The inner door carriers or outer seals fail, allowing rain to pool in the footwells.
- EGR Valve Failure (1.6 TDI)Moderate
Common on diesel models, especially those used for city driving.
- Timing Chain Stretch (1.2 TSI)Serious
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