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A13 VLJ

2005 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

45,440 mi
Last recorded45,440 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Civic72,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 VLJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 45,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 41,248 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 41,248 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 37,636 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 36,390 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 36,384 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 35,856 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 35,160 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 35,159 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 34,242 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 33,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 33,665 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 32,565 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 31,266 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,670 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,849 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 26,071 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 22,642 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,199 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,750 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 13,866 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 10,818 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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A13 VLJ is a 2005 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 72,048 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A13 VLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A13 VLJ registered?

A13 VLJ is a 2005 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is A13 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 VLJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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