2013 SEAT Ibiza 1.6L Diesel · SH13 UJY
2013 SEAT Ibiza (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 May 2013. Recorded mileage 96,643 miles. MOT valid until 02 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH13 UJY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 96,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH13 UJY 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 (SH13 UJY) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 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: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
SH13 UJY Mileage History
- 03/08/202387,469 mi
- 05/08/202387,470 mi+1 mi
- 02/09/202491,653 mi+4,183 mi
- 04/10/202594,896 mi+3,243 mi
- 24/09/202696,643 mi+1,747 mi
Average of roughly 2,919 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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