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Honda Civic Sport I-vtec Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Honda Civic Sport I-vtec reliable? We analysed 573 real MOT tests across 105 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 573 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
79.9%
Typical Mileage
106,612mi
Annual Mileage
5,741mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Honda Civic Sport I-vtec is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Civic Sport I-vtec.

Honda Civic Sport I-vtec Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Honda Civic Sport I-vtec. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Honda Civic Sport I-vtec Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Honda Civic Sport I-vtec owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,777 mi/yr
Typical
5,741 mi/yr
Average
6,745 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,726 mi/yr

Honda Civic Sport I-vtec Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Honda Civic Sport I-vtec MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
106,612 mi
75th Percentile
127,856 mi
95th Percentile
156,038 mi
Max Recorded
948,991 mi

How Does the Honda Civic Sport I-vtec Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Honda Civic Sport I-vtec THIS CAR 79.9% 573 106,612 mi — yrs
Honda Civic 73.7% 9,391,580 74,987 mi 34 yrs
Honda Jazz 81% 5,740,892 48,635 mi 24 yrs
Honda Cr-v 78.5% 4,177,643 80,499 mi 29 yrs
Renault Scenic Expression 16V 72% 286 57,830 mi — yrs

Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Civic Sport I-vtec sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Honda Civic Sport I-vtec?

The Honda Civic Sport I-vtec has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.9% across 573 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Honda Civic Sport I-vtec owner drives around 5,741 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Honda Civic Sport I-vtec — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Civic Sport I-vtec reliable?
Based on 573 MOT tests, the Honda Civic Sport I-vtec has a 79.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Civic Sport I-vtec?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Honda Civic Sport I-vtec do per year?
The typical Honda Civic Sport I-vtec does around 5,741 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Civic Sport I-vtec last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Civic Sport I-vtec?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.