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SM13 NHZ

2013 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,534 mi
Last recorded97,534 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Honda Civic61,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 NHZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 97,534 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2025 97,534 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 93,256 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight rust under vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2024 88,856 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 88,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Cracking, 12 Yrs old!! (5.2.3 (d) (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 Very thin! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 23 Jan 2023 78,482 miles

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 24 Jan 2022 66,589 miles

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

screen washers have slightly poor fluid flow

Fail 24 Jan 2022 66,589 miles

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

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

screen washers have slightly poor fluid flow

Pass 18 Dec 2020 58,382 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 35,351 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished/cracking and also close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 24 May 2018 28,363 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 28,363 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 26,743 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 22,581 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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SM13 NHZ is a 2013 Honda Civic in Black 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 SM13 NHZ, 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 SM13 NHZ registered?

SM13 NHZ is a 2013 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is SM13 NHZ safe to buy?

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