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SW13 ELV

2013 Honda Civic

White Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,378 mi
Last recorded106,378 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Honda Civic61,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 ELV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 106,378 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 106,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitor showing on dashboard.

Pass 10 Jun 2025 98,122 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing low

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2025 98,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing low

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

engine oil level low

rear axle corroded

Pass 31 May 2024 86,662 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear o/s and n/s shockers are corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2023 75,131 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 64,181 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 56,059 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 51,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 May 2019 41,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 41,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 30,156 miles

ENGINE COVERS // UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 18,829 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 13,199 miles

Engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Headlamp adjuster zeroed to re-check headlamp aim.

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

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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SW13 ELV is a 2013 Honda Civic in White 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 SW13 ELV, 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 SW13 ELV registered?

SW13 ELV is a 2013 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 June 2013.

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