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FY13 VAO

2013 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,748 mi
Last recorded107,748 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Honda Civic61,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 VAO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 107,748 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer 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))

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 107,748 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 96,060 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 85,360 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2022 75,007 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 66,678 miles

brake discs worn all round

Pass 27 Oct 2020 59,732 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 59,732 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 49,210 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 36,148 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 33,607 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 29,214 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 24,365 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 24,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VAO is a 2013 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,597cc diesel 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 FY13 VAO, 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 FY13 VAO registered?

FY13 VAO is a 2013 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 April 2013.

Is FY13 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY13 VAO 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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