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AP52 KVC

2003 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

87,468 mi
Last recorded87,468 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 KVC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 87,468 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion under body

Fail 20 Jan 2026 87,466 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion under body

Pass 14 Jan 2025 86,462 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion both side (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 86,460 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion both side (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 85,366 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 85,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 84,988 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner sill corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 84,988 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner sill corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 84,344 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 82,282 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 81,538 miles

Offside Front Brake backing plate is slightly deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 81,538 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake backing plate is slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside parking brake is low

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 77,345 miles

Offside front brake backing plate slightly deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 77,345 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside front brake backing plate slightly deteriorated

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 74,939 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake backing plate slightly deteriorated

Parking brake at 17%

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 70,758 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 67,422 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 67,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Wipers split at ends

Pass 15 Jan 2015 63,065 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 63,065 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 59,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 54,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 54,037 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 50,350 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 46,361 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 41,047 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 36,673 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 31,755 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 25,231 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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AP52 KVC is a 2003 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 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 AP52 KVC, 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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AP52 KVC is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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