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AV53 UPE

2003 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,222 mi
Last recorded107,222 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 UPE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 107,222 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 103,790 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 100,366 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 96,941 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 94,233 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 90,661 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 86,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Dec 2014 86,992 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Nov 2013 83,002 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 80,048 miles

N/S/F tyre has cuts in side wall but no cord exposed.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 73,992 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 67,745 miles

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2010 67,745 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2010 55,799 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 55,799 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 49,123 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)

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 5 Nov 2008 49,123 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)

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 9 Nov 2007 33,811 miles

Battery not holding charge

Fail 9 Nov 2007 33,811 miles

Battery not holding charge

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 30,206 miles

both rear tyres worn badly on inside edges

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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AV53 UPE is a 2003 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV53 UPE, 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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AV53 UPE is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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