2013 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · GV62 DTO

The vehicle presents a generally stable maintenance profile, though the most recent MOT from November 2023 at 130,209 miles indicates the onset of wear in the suspension system. The tester flagged worn pins or bushes on both the nearside and offside front suspension arms. While these did not result in an immediate failure, they represent a shift from the clean records seen in 2021 and 2022. This suggests the vehicle is entering a phase where age-related component degradation is becoming more frequent. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. The records show steady usage, moving from 62,622 miles in November 2019 to 130,209 miles by November 2023. There are no significant periods of long-term inactivity or sudden, excessive mileage spikes that would suggest irregular usage patterns. The data provides a continuous and reliable history of the vehicle's progression through its lifecycle. A prospective buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the front suspension assembly. Given the advisories regarding suspension arm bushes in the 2023 test, checking for play in the steering and listening for knocks over uneven surfaces is necessary. The history also shows a pattern of tyre management issues, specifically in 2017 and 2020, where tyres were either below legal limits or worn on the edges. This indicates that while the car is mechanically sound, consumable maintenance has occasionally been deferred. The 2017 failure involving thin brake pads and insufficient washer fluid highlights a previous period of neglected minor upkeep. Although the 2022 and 2021 tests were entirely clean, the recent suspension advisories mean the vehicle's mechanical condition is transitioning from simple consumable wear to more complex component replacement. Verifying the current state of the front suspension bushes and checking the remaining tread depth on all tyres would be prudent steps before purchase.