2013 SEAT Ibiza · 56,870 MOT tests
2013 SEAT Ibiza reliability
2013 SEAT Ibizas fail 37.1% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 20 Ibiza years (56,870 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Ibizas: 33.6%)
- 37.1%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Ibizas: 33.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 75,569
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 56,870
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 7.5% of tests fail here (70% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 SEAT Ibiza
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.9%
- Suspension12.5%
- Brakes11.1%
- Tyres8.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.5%
- Body, chassis and structure4.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.48%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.34%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.98%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.87%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.79%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.57%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.59%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (10.33%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.91%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.32%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.3%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (7.97%)
Other years
Every SEAT Ibiza year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 SEAT Ibiza reliable?
2013 SEAT Ibizas fail 37.1% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 20 Ibiza years (56,870 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 SEAT Ibiza MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.48% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.34% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.98% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 SEAT Ibiza have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 SEAT Ibiza shows 75,569 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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