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SW13 VBL

2013 Honda Civic

Grey Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,091 mi
Last recorded98,091 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Honda Civic61,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 VBL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 98,091 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 98,085 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 93,525 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 89,399 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hose Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened OSF / NSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF / NSF Lower Arm Front Bushes Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 82,066 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hose's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF / NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively OSF / NSF (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 77,970 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Rear Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 70,695 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR / NSR ()

Pass 22 Nov 2019 67,592 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Nov 2018 61,587 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2017 54,823 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 45,196 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 36,709 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 36,709 miles

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

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 VBL is a 2013 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SW13 VBL, 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 VBL registered?

SW13 VBL is a 2013 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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The MOT history for SW13 VBL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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