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AM51 VAX

2002 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,563 mi
Last recorded124,563 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 VAX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 124,563 miles

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

both front lower ball jointdust covers damaged and both lower suspension arm bushes deteriated

headlamps misted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 121,241 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front wiper blades are smearing

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated

Nearside rear wheel arch is damaged

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre is deteroirated

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 121,164 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front wiper blades are smearing

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated

Nearside rear wheel arch is damaged

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre is deteroirated

Pass 4 Nov 2013 112,808 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 112,808 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 103,595 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 103,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all other suspension ball joint dust boots cracked

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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AM51 VAX is a 2002 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 AM51 VAX, 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 AM51 VAX registered?

AM51 VAX is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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