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A4 GXY

2013 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,720 mi
Last recorded126,720 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Ibiza57,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 GXY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 126,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 121,941 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 109,936 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 100,850 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and Nearside ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 82,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 65,431 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 55,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 55,445 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 42,208 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 30,633 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays and engine covers fitted

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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A4 GXY is a 2013 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2013 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 57,940 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 GXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 13 years old, this Seat Ibiza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A4 GXY registered?

A4 GXY is a 2013 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 July 2013.

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