2013 Honda Civic 1.3L Petrol · FJ63 MVA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test on August 7 2025 at 25,238 miles resulted in a failure due to structural tears in both rear tyres and a defective nearside headlamp lens. While the vehicle passed the immediate re-test, the presence of structural tyre failure suggests the car was being driven with significant safety-critical defects until they were flagged by the MOT tester. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,941 miles per year. Between August 2022 at 23,170 miles and August 2025 at 25,238 miles, the car covered only 2,068 miles. This low usage often leads to age-related degradation of components. The 2023 test at 23,625 miles specifically flagged all four tyres for cracking and perishing, a classic symptom of a vehicle sitting for long periods rather than accumulating mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of all rubber components, as the record shows a recurring pattern of tyre perishing and structural failure. The low mileage increases the likelihood of seized brake calipers, perished suspension bushes, and degraded seals that suffer from oxidation rather than friction. Verify the brake discs for surface corrosion and check the brake fluid for moisture content, as the data suggests the vehicle has spent long intervals stationary between uses.