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A18 SWS

2005 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,459 mi
Last recorded45,459 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Civic72,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 SWS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 45,459 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wing accident damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both torn (3.4 (b) (i))

age related corrosion to underside

Pass 23 Apr 2025 42,852 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 39,906 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 37,689 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 36,624 miles

advise under body corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2021 35,186 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 34,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

nsf and nsr bumper slight damage

Pass 22 Apr 2019 32,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nsf and nsr bumper slight damage

Fail 22 Apr 2019 32,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wiper torn

nsf and nsr bumper slight damage

Pass 16 Apr 2018 29,959 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front slightly splitting from bonding (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished and wearing unevenly on inside

brake pipe ends have been greased

Fail 16 Apr 2018 29,957 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front slightly splitting from bonding (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished and wearing unevenly on inside

brake pipe ends have been greased

Pass 20 Apr 2017 28,064 miles

both front suspension arm bushes perished

both rear tyres perished

front wipers worn

Pass 14 Apr 2016 26,002 miles

Rear rear wiper torn

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Apr 2015 22,572 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 19,230 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 16,565 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 12,930 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 9,569 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 9,255 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 8,364 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 8,190 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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A18 SWS is a 2005 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2005 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 72,048 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A18 SWS, 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 21 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 SWS registered?

A18 SWS is a 2005 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is A18 SWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 SWS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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