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AO52 EYT

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,461 mi
Last recorded79,461 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 EYT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 79,461 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 77,042 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 74,837 miles

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

Offside Rear outer surface corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 74,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear outer surface corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 70,797 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))

EML Illuminated (Pre 1st July 2003)

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering + Suspension Components Slight Surface Rust

Underside Vehicle + Inner Sills Surface Rust

Fail 29 Dec 2022 70,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Below 1.6mm + Heavily Worn Inner Edge - 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))

EML Illuminated (Pre 1st July 2003)

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering + Suspension Components Slight Surface Rust

Underside Vehicle + Inner Sills Surface Rust

Pass 30 Dec 2021 65,359 miles

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

all steering + suspension components corroded

under vehicle + inner sills corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2021 65,359 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all steering + suspension components corroded

under vehicle + inner sills corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2020 61,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides yellow/white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

all steering + suspension components corroded

under vehicle + inner sills corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2020 61,270 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides yellow/white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

all steering + suspension components corroded

under vehicle + inner sills corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2020 58,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

all steering & suspension components corroded

inner sills corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 53,740 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2019 53,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1857014 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1857014 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2018 45,490 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 45,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1857014 tyre out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 38,145 miles

Front both sides tyres low tread / misshaped and slightly perished

Front brake pads appear low both sides

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

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

covers and shields fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 34,723 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 33,764 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 33,201 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 32,442 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 30,608 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 27,997 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 25,183 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 21,461 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 18,234 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 15,162 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 11,376 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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AO52 EYT is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 72,351 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EYT, 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 23 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO52 EYT registered?

AO52 EYT is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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