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MA56 RET

2013 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,366 mi
Last recorded49,366 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Honda Civic61,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 RET
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 49,366 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 48,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 48,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 47,159 miles

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2022 45,749 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 44,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 44,106 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 40,342 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 38,702 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 34,495 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 25,661 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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MA56 RET is a 2013 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MA56 RET, 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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MA56 RET is a 2013 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 November 2013.

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