Seat Ibiza (2013)
2013 Seat Ibiza
CarHunch analysed 18,366 real MOT records for the 2013 Seat Ibiza. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 SEAT IBIZA trails the UK average by 2 percentage points with a 78% pass rate, and nearly 46% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significantly higher figure that suggests buyers should factor in inspection costs and potential safety work. Petrol versions perform marginally better at 78.5% versus diesel at 76.1%, though neither inspires confidence.
At 55,400 miles median, these cars show typical mileage for their age, but the high advisory rate of 17.7 per vehicle indicates persistent minor niggles—worn brakes, tired trim, fluid leaks—that accumulate quickly on the Ibiza's ageing components. Before buying, budget for immediate remedial work beyond the headline price and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension, exhaust systems, and brake condition, where most failures cluster.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.3 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2013 Seat Ibiza
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.
- ⚠️ 45.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (81%) | 14,794 | 78.5% | 2.85 |
| Diesel (19%) | 3,570 | 76.2% | 3.07 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Seat Ibiza 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 vehicles fall between 42,730 and 68,258 miles.
2013 Seat Ibiza — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 15,192 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 86% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 Seat Ibiza
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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59.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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57.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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43.1%
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
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37.4%
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
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36.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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32.1%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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29.3%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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27.5%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.
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