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AO52 DDE

2002 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,188 mi
Last recorded110,188 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 DDE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 27 May 2025 110,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear crossmember excessivly corroded

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

Pass 28 May 2024 107,928 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2024 107,921 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 107,023 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 107,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 104,896 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2022 104,896 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Body component likely to become detached tube with heat shield attached corroded likley to fall from vehicle (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 101,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi,slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 101,489 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi,slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 96,708 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 96,707 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake bind

Pass 18 Jun 2018 93,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 87,829 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 87,826 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Braking system leaking STEAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED AND LEAKING (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2016 85,574 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 85,574 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 May 2015 83,311 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 82,487 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 81,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 81,184 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 79,482 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust join very corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2010 78,802 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 78,802 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SURFACE RUST ON N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS

Pass 30 Nov 2009 76,988 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 76,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 75,362 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 71,785 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 62,632 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 52,940 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 52,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AO52 DDE is a 2002 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO52 DDE, 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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AO52 DDE is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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