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VU13 FSJ

2013 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,517 mi
Last recorded128,517 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Honda Civic61,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 FSJ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 128,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2026 128,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 123,211 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 121,152 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 121,152 miles

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

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

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))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 110,344 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 98,386 miles

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

TPMS warning on

Pass 23 Aug 2021 87,531 miles

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

TPMS warning on

Pass 6 Apr 2020 72,160 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2020 72,160 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 58,519 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 58,454 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 44,749 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 30,952 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 21,736 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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VU13 FSJ is a 2013 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VU13 FSJ, 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 VU13 FSJ registered?

VU13 FSJ is a 2013 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 March 2013.

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