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AE66 VLZ

2016 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,156 mi
Last recorded121,156 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Honda Civic44,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 VLZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 121,156 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 121,156 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 105,384 miles

Central undertrays fitted blocking view of testable items

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 105,384 miles

Central undertrays fitted blocking view of testable items

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 90,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm on o/s/r remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 77,470 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 77,470 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 59,633 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 52,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just above legal limit! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres just above legal limit! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 52,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just above legal limit! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted on test! (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres just above legal limit! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 43,751 miles

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

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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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AE66 VLZ is a 2016 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AE66 VLZ, 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 AE66 VLZ registered?

AE66 VLZ is a 2016 Honda Civic, first registered on 20 September 2016.

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