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AY02 VBC

2002 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,174 mi
Last recorded168,174 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 VBC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 168,174 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 168,174 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 148,517 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 148,517 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 130,761 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 120,876 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 111,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most forward bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 May 2015 107,261 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 May 2015 107,261 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 101,853 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 95,137 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 85,733 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 75,528 miles

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 9 Apr 2010 68,451 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 68,450 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2009 65,083 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 59,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 59,936 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 52,677 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 46,862 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 VBC is a 2002 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VBC, 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 VBC registered?

AY02 VBC is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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