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AE02 LYV

2002 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

141,962 mi
Last recorded141,962 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 LYV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 141,962 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 136,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 130,917 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 130,917 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 126,106 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s&n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s&n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 121,849 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 117,795 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 117,795 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 111,569 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 111,566 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 107,636 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 103,320 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 99,150 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 89,459 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 80,992 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 71,724 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 71,724 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 62,705 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Mar 2011 62,705 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 53,262 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 53,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 38,999 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres have uneven wear patern.

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2009 38,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres have uneven wear patern.

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2008 35,316 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 32,556 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 30,085 miles

osf seat belt slow to retract

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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AE02 LYV is a 2002 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 AE02 LYV, 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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What year was AE02 LYV registered?

AE02 LYV is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is AE02 LYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 LYV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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