2013 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Petrol · RK13 NBB
2013 SEAT Ibiza (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 98,865 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,865 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK13 NBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 98,865 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
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RK13 NBB 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 (RK13 NBB) between March 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
RK13 NBB Mileage History
- 14/03/202389,254 mi
- 12/03/202493,898 mi+4,644 mi
- 09/10/202494,417 mi+519 mi
- 09/10/202499,920 mi+5,503 mi
- 01/10/202598,865 mi-1,055 mi
Average of roughly 3,768 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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