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AE52 EFL

2002 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,960 mi
Last recorded136,960 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 EFL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 136,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 132,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 132,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 120,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 108,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

crack in bottom of o/s screen

Pass 18 Apr 2013 99,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

crack in screen

hand brake weak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 87,148 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 87,148 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 74,416 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 64,083 miles

front brakes out of balance=30kg=15%.

Fail 6 Apr 2010 64,083 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brakes out of balance=30kg=15%.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 53,352 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 47,998 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 47,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 38,886 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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AE52 EFL is a 2002 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AE52 EFL, 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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AE52 EFL is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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