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FY13 SZU

2013 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,577 mi
Last recorded113,577 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Honda Civic61,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 SZU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 113,577 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2025 113,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 104,929 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 96,123 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 87,532 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 87,532 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 79,947 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 72,944 miles

advise front brake pad linings worn low

advise wiper blades smear screen slightly

Fail 28 Nov 2020 72,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

advise front brake pad linings worn low

advise wiper blades smear screen slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2019 67,721 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 67,721 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 58,563 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 50,233 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 41,937 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 37,755 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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FY13 SZU 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 73.3%.

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 FY13 SZU, 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 FY13 SZU registered?

FY13 SZU is a 2013 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 May 2013.

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