Seat Ibiza SE (2013)
2013 Seat Ibiza SE
CarHunch analysed 113 real MOT records for the 2013 Seat Ibiza SE. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 SEAT IBIZA SE passes its MOT on the first attempt 83.5% of the time, which is above the UK average of 80%, and none of the 113 vehicles analysed have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a genuinely clean safety record. The 90.7% pass rate for petrol models is particularly strong and suggests good baseline reliability.
At just under 67,500 miles median, these Ibizas are sitting at a typical mileage for their age, which means you're not buying into hidden wear. The low failure rate of 0.63 per vehicle and near-zero advisories indicate that when these cars do fail their MOT, it's usually just one issue—so if you're inspecting a used example, budget for minor repairs rather than major overhauls.
What to check before buying a 2013 Seat Ibiza SE
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (90%) | 102 | 90.7% | 0.69 |
| Petrol (9%) | 10 | 8.6% | 0.1 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Seat Ibiza SE vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Seat Ibiza SE vehicles fall between 52,525 and 83,948 miles.
2013 Seat Ibiza SE — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 74 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 85% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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