2013 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · RK13 NCF
2013 SEAT Ibiza (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 84,496 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK13 NCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 84,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK13 NCF 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 NCF) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear section - sleeve (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”.
RK13 NCF Mileage History
- 12/10/202376,676 mi
- 09/10/202480,223 mi+3,547 mi
- 10/10/202480,223 mi
- 09/10/202584,494 mi+4,271 mi
- 13/10/202584,496 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,902 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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