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AY02 FAF

2002 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,164 mi
Last recorded119,164 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 FAF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 119,164 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 119,164 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre nearly flat

Pass 24 Oct 2024 118,255 miles

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2024 118,226 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2023 117,396 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 116,439 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 113,497 miles

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

drivers seat frame worn but not insecure

Fail 11 Oct 2021 113,479 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

drivers seat frame worn but not insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2020 111,097 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

drivers seat frame worn,seat is not insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2019 109,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge boarder line (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 109,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge boarder line (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 104,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 104,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 99,402 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 94,836 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 89,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside wiper blade split but still clearing the screen.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 84,592 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,650 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 74,902 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 71,009 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 70,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,814 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 56,409 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 51,678 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 43,881 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 36,017 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 36,017 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 29,987 miles

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

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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AY02 FAF is a 2002 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AY02 FAF, 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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What year was AY02 FAF registered?

AY02 FAF is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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