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AF09 MPU

2009 Honda Civic

Orange Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,632 mi
Last recorded101,632 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Civic74,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 MPU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 101,632 miles

play in anti rollbar links

Pass 7 Mar 2025 94,721 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 94,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 87,411 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 82,447 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 76,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 72,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 67,475 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 65,152 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 58,170 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Mar 2017 50,914 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 43,587 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 37,306 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 30,487 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R Tyre perished.

O/S/F Tyre has a cut in sidewall.

O/S/R Tyre perished.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Feb 2014 30,487 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R Tyre perished.

O/S/F Tyre has a cut in sidewall.

O/S/R Tyre perished.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Feb 2013 24,367 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 13 Feb 2012 18,960 miles

N/S/R Tyre perishing

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

O/S/R Tyre perishing

Fail 13 Feb 2012 18,960 miles

N/S/R Tyre perishing

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R Tyre perishing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AF09 MPU is a 2009 Honda Civic in Orange with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AF09 MPU, 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 AF09 MPU registered?

AF09 MPU is a 2009 Honda Civic, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is AF09 MPU safe to buy?

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