2013 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Diesel · SH13 BFK
2013 SEAT Ibiza (1.2L, diesel). First registered 10 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 102,476 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,476 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH13 BFK Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
- 102,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH13 BFK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Seat Ibiza (SH13 BFK) between February 2016 and June 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Emissions not tested DPF Lights On (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
SH13 BFK Mileage History
- 17/02/201628,238 mi
- 04/11/201635,438 mi+7,200 mi
- 06/10/201744,136 mi+8,698 mi
- 20/09/201852,356 mi+8,220 mi
- 21/09/201852,429 mi+73 mi
- 22/08/201958,868 mi+6,439 mi
- 28/08/201958,682 mi-186 mi
- 04/08/202064,910 mi+6,228 mi
- 05/08/202064,941 mi+31 mi
- 30/07/202173,264 mi+8,323 mi
- 02/08/202173,264 mi
- 29/07/202280,310 mi+7,046 mi
- 28/07/202387,648 mi+7,338 mi
- 06/06/202493,408 mi+5,760 mi
- 16/06/2025102,476 mi+9,068 mi
Average of roughly 7,958 miles per year across 15 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: Average
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