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FV13 TAU

2013 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,893 mi
Last recorded107,893 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Honda Civic61,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 TAU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 107,893 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 103,410 miles

Rear heat Sheild loose

Rear seats down so unable to carry out full inspection of seat belts

Fail 30 Jun 2025 103,410 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat Sheild loose

Rear seats down so unable to carry out full inspection of seat belts

Pass 26 Jun 2024 98,312 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 90,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 76,203 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 76,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 62,794 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 49,814 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 42,180 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 32,897 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 22,807 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 13,192 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 11,447 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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FV13 TAU 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 85.7%.

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 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 FV13 TAU, 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 FV13 TAU registered?

FV13 TAU is a 2013 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 June 2013.

Is FV13 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 TAU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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