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ET53 LLE

2013 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,002 mi
Last recorded103,002 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Honda Civic61,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 LLE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 103,002 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 101,390 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 93,400 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and front bush perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear axle has signs of corrosion

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2022 87,251 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle has signs of surface corrosion

slight engine oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2022 87,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle has signs of surface corrosion

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2021 82,356 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 82,356 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 82,349 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 82,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 75,615 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 64,607 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 47,476 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 32,255 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 18,042 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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ET53 LLE is a 2013 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 61,107 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ET53 LLE, 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 13 years old, this Honda Civic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET53 LLE registered?

ET53 LLE is a 2013 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 March 2013.

Is ET53 LLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 LLE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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