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FJ13 SYC

2013 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,944 mi
Last recorded150,944 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Honda Civic61,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ13 SYC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 150,944 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 150,940 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 145,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 145,512 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 140,765 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 129,866 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 129,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

steering warning

Pass 26 Jan 2022 119,080 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 108,379 miles

tpms indicates low pressure

Pass 28 Jan 2020 101,871 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 80,638 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 80,638 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 61,357 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 61,357 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL BADLY BLISTERED (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 42,450 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 32,803 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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FJ13 SYC is a 2013 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FJ13 SYC, 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.

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What year was FJ13 SYC registered?

FJ13 SYC is a 2013 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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