2013 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · DF62 AEK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by the most recent MOT pass on 21 March 2024 at 95,721 miles. While a failure occurred just two days prior with no defects recorded, this likely indicates an administrative error or a minor testing discrepancy that was immediately rectified. The lack of recurring advisories across the last three passes suggests the car has maintained its structural and mechanical integrity without a history of escalating component failure. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. There is a significant jump in usage between March 2023 at 68,924 miles and March 2024 at 95,721 miles, where the car covered over 26,000 miles in a single year. This period of high use places greater demand on consumable items such as tyres, brake pads, and suspension components compared to the lower-mileage intervals seen in the previous years between 2022 and early 2023. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension system and underbody, as the recent high mileage often accelerates the wear of rubber bushes and coil springs. Given the age of the vehicle, checking for surface corrosion on the sills and rear mounting points is essential despite the clean MOT history. The tester did not flag binding calipers or exhaust leaks, but a manual check of the brake discs is advisable to ensure the recent mileage spike has not caused uneven wear or thinning.