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FR62 MGZ

2013 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,456 mi
Last recorded127,456 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Honda Civic61,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 MGZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 127,456 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 127,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 215/55zr16 should be 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 124,688 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 124,685 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower shock absorber mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 116,977 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 110,244 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 106,818 miles

Nearside Front Upper Passenger seat upper head rest missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Area (Phone Stand removed) ()

Rear Exhaust joint area (Corroded)

Fail 13 Jan 2022 106,818 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative Air Bag light is on (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Passenger seat upper head rest missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Area (Phone Stand removed) ()

Rear Exhaust joint area (Corroded)

Pass 7 Nov 2020 99,568 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears (Split) (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears (Perished/Split) (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 99,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (Bulb not working) (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears (Split) (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears (Perished/Split) (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 96,207 miles

Front Windscreen Chipped

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 96,204 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Front Windscreen Chipped

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 89,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides due for replacement soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Feb 2017 74,535 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 56,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FR62 MGZ is a 2013 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FR62 MGZ, 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 FR62 MGZ registered?

FR62 MGZ is a 2013 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 February 2013.

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