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RK13 BKA

2013 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,982 mi
Last recorded143,982 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Honda Civic61,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK13 BKA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 143,982 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Both ball joint and inner bushes deteriorated. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Indicator bulb. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure Unit loose. (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 143,982 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Both ball joint and inner bushes deteriorated. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Indicator bulb. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure Unit loose. (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 129,062 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

display on dash indicating water in fuel

Pass 7 Feb 2024 116,558 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pads 3mm approximately

Pass 21 Feb 2023 105,404 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2022 96,162 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 94,490 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 94,488 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Wrong colour plate fading to show white back ground (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,249 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 68,007 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 67,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 58,706 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 45,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 45,766 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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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RK13 BKA is a 2013 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK13 BKA, 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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RK13 BKA is a 2013 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 March 2013.

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