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AB03 WAT

2016 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,404 mi
Last recorded161,404 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Honda Civic44,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 WAT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 161,404 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 132,220 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 100,326 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 79,627 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 71,442 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 71,442 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 60,027 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 59,746 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 50,368 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 50,368 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 38,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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AB03 WAT is a 2016 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 44,067 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 AB03 WAT, 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 10 years old, this Honda Civic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AB03 WAT registered?

AB03 WAT is a 2016 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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