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AD59 EMX

2009 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,147 mi
Last recorded81,147 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Civic74,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 EMX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 81,147 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 81,147 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 74,858 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 74,858 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 70,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 70,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 65,872 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

front brake discs corroded

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f drop link boot deteriorated

o/s paint damage

side repeaters deteriorated

tpms lamp illuminated

Pass 14 Oct 2021 65,203 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coil springs starting to corrode

exhaust flanges heavily corroded

front brake discs corroded

front strut outer casings corroded

n/s/f drop link boot deteriorated

n/s/r tyre perished and cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

rear strut outer casings corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2021 65,202 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coil springs starting to corrode

exhaust flanges heavily corroded

front brake discs corroded

front strut outer casings corroded

n/s/f drop link boot deteriorated

n/s/r tyre perished and cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

rear strut outer casings corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 64,113 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 62,093 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 57,766 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 47,108 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 47,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 40,153 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 31,435 miles

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

HAND BRAKE EFFIECNY ON LIMIT 16 %

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20 % (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 31,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

HAND BRAKE EFFIECNY ON LIMIT 16 %

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20 % (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 22,678 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 17,077 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 13,877 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 13,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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AD59 EMX is a 2009 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 74,005 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 AD59 EMX, 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 17 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD59 EMX registered?

AD59 EMX is a 2009 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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The MOT history for AD59 EMX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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