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A9 KAR

2013 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,849 mi
Last recorded89,849 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Ibiza57,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 KAR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 89,849 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 85,130 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Aug 2024 85,130 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 78,553 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 71,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 62,677 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 59,625 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 54,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak at engine

Pass 23 Apr 2018 49,747 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 49,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device insecure inner clip broken (8.1.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 43,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 43,961 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 33,216 miles

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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A9 KAR is a 2013 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A9 KAR, 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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A9 KAR is a 2013 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 December 2013.

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