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AY02 MSO

2002 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

106,476 mi
Last recorded106,476 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 MSO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 106,476 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 106,476 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 103,549 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 103,549 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 100,472 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 96,903 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 93,174 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 93,174 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split/frayed rubber (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 91,035 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 88,519 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 88,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2018 82,702 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 82,702 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 79,681 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 79,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 75,489 miles

Offside Rear brake disc surface condition deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2016 75,489 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc surface condition deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2015 72,777 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 72,777 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 69,274 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 69,274 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear brake disc surfaces in poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2013 64,697 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs in poor condition/corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2013 64,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management warning light illuminbated on dash indicating system fault

offside and nearside rear brake discs in poor condition/corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 59,957 miles

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated on dash indicating system fault

Fail 8 Oct 2012 59,957 miles

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

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

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated on dash indicating system fault

Pass 28 Jul 2011 53,450 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 53,450 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 46,616 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 41,066 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 41,066 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 35,005 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 28,932 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 23,164 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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AY02 MSO is a 2002 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 AY02 MSO, 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 MSO registered?

AY02 MSO is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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