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AO16 SPX

2016 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,897 mi
Last recorded77,897 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Honda Civic44,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 SPX
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 77,897 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2025 76,915 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Flat spots in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 76,915 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Flat spots in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 69,926 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 69,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working Pump sounds, suspect bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working Pump sounds, suspect bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 63,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger air bag switched off at time of test

Pass 18 Dec 2022 56,909 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands around the outer circumference (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger air bag switched off at time of test

Offside Front Track rod ball joint dust cover perished

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands around the outer circumference (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 49,895 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2021 49,895 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 44,106 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 37,690 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres on this vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 34,742 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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AO16 SPX is a 2016 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO16 SPX, 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 AO16 SPX registered?

AO16 SPX is a 2016 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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