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AY52 KKG

2002 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

196,503 mi
Last recorded196,503 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 KKG
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2021 196,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber bump stop missing and dust cover insecure

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 178,780 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 178,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 161,921 miles

both head lights have faded lens but still showing beam pattern

Fail 28 Aug 2019 161,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both head lights have faded lens but still showing beam pattern

Pass 30 Aug 2018 154,896 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 132,429 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 117,113 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 117,113 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 101,999 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 101,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 90,972 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 90,972 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 83,260 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 83,258 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 74,593 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 66,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Sep 2011 66,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,053 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 59,053 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 47,639 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,892 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,846 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,957 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 19,917 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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AY52 KKG is a 2002 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AY52 KKG, 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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AY52 KKG is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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