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A5 MLL

2002 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests35 (23 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate65.7%

Mileage

146,416 mi
Last recorded146,416 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 MLL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

23 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 146,416 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 136,963 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 126,644 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 120,204 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

ns rear outer sill damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2023 120,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

ns rear outer sill damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2022 115,012 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

NS OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 115,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

NS OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 110,118 miles

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

front wipers slight streaking

Pass 8 Jun 2020 105,070 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 98,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 May 2019 98,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear wiper split

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 91,323 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 2 May 2018 91,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Jul 2017 85,570 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 85,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 78,757 miles

rear tyres poor condition

Fail 4 Jul 2016 78,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear tyres poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2015 72,274 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 72,272 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 65,596 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 65,596 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 61,844 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 59,806 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 56,761 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 56,761 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 51,635 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 45,910 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 45,910 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 41,106 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 35,499 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 35,499 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 29,139 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 29,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 23,354 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 16,663 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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A5 MLL is a 2002 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.7%.

Across all 2002 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 75,939 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A5 MLL, 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 24 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A5 MLL is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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