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AK52 RZL

2002 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

143,900 mi
Last recorded143,900 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 RZL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 143,900 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 143,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 142,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 142,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 137,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on inner edge of the tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on inner edge of the tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 132,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust at the rear joint is very corroded but not leaking

Pass 10 May 2022 127,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 127,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 118,374 miles

o/s/r tyre at 2.00 mm tread depth.

Fail 12 May 2021 118,374 miles

Emissions not tested overheated during test. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested both lenses badly faded (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/r tyre at 2.00 mm tread depth.

Pass 13 May 2020 110,938 miles

Offside Rear tyre at 2.00 mm tread depth.

Fail 12 May 2020 110,938 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear tyre at 2.00 mm tread depth.

Pass 20 Mar 2019 101,588 miles

front brake back plates corroded

front tyres 2mm

n/s/r tyre perished and worn on the outer edge

Pass 29 Mar 2018 92,589 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 92,589 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 84,451 miles

all steel brake pipes greased

both front lower suspension arm front bushes poor

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 May 2016 84,398 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 84,398 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 83,935 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 83,101 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 83,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all wipers split and slow to clear

o/s/f lower ball joint gaitor split

Pass 18 Jan 2013 78,024 miles

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

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

cat. shield loose and rattleing

Pass 20 Jan 2012 71,600 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 71,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 66,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2010 60,736 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 50,866 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 48,172 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 40,570 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)

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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AK52 RZL is a 2002 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 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 AK52 RZL, 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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AK52 RZL is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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