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AP51 SWY

2001 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

221,993 mi
Last recorded221,993 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Civic76,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 SWY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 221,993 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills/floor/chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 217,524 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/suspension arms/chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 213,811 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor /suspension arms/chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 208,733 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 208,733 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner/outer sill/inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner /outer sill/rear inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 204,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill /wheel arch inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end /wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 204,174 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative at caliper (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill /wheel arch inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end /wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 200,519 miles

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

Front both tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 6 Apr 2019 191,410 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 181,661 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Apr 2017 176,438 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 176,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 170,233 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 170,233 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 158,840 miles

rear wiper blade split

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

both front tyres low tread

Pass 19 Apr 2014 149,891 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 142,340 miles

stone chip in front screen

wiper blades, getting poor.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 131,993 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 113,714 miles

Drivers seat slightly worn/loose on runners

Front tyres worn low on inner edges

O/S/F bumpstop deteriorated, Slight knock from O/S/F suspension leg/mount

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

Slight corrosion on coil springs

Slight perishing on N/S/R tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2011 113,714 miles

Drivers seat slightly worn/loose on runners

Front tyres worn low on inner edges

O/S/F bumpstop deteriorated, Slight knock from O/S/F suspension leg/mount

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight corrosion on coil springs

Slight perishing on N/S/R tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2010 93,431 miles

Drivers seat slightly worn/loose on runners

Pass 16 Apr 2009 81,148 miles

CAT heat shield corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 70,127 miles

Clunking noise from O/S/F suspension leg

Front brake discs lipped

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)

Play in N/S/F top suspension leg mount and in leg

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 60,276 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 50,208 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AP51 SWY is a 2001 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 76,164 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 AP51 SWY, 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 25 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP51 SWY registered?

AP51 SWY is a 2001 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AP51 SWY safe to buy?

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