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VK13 TFV

2013 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,735 mi
Last recorded131,735 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Honda Civic61,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 TFV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 131,735 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 131,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 115,415 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 104,658 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper blade damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 104,658 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper blade damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 92,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (205/55/16v) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (205/55/16v) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 92,020 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (205/55/16v) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (205/55/16v) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 83,477 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 76,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn low on the inner tread area / close to minimum limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 67,838 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 67,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 56,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 41,472 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 26,298 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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VK13 TFV is a 2013 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,339cc petrol 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 VK13 TFV, 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 VK13 TFV registered?

VK13 TFV is a 2013 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 May 2013.

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