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AO17 VZE

2017 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,415 mi
Last recorded41,415 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Honda Civic37,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 VZE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 41,415 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 41,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 33,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 33,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 26,111 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 26,111 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 19,005 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 13,003 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 10,462 miles

Nearside Front outer sidewall light damage, cracking

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020

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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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AO17 VZE is a 2017 Honda Civic in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 37,782 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 AO17 VZE, 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 9 years old, this Honda Civic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO17 VZE registered?

AO17 VZE is a 2017 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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