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AY52 VMA

2002 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

135,745 mi
Last recorded135,745 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 VMA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 135,745 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TIE ROD MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 135,746 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength TIE ROD MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TIE ROD MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 132,426 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 129,423 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 124,591 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR TRAIL ARM MOUNTING. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 124,591 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR TRAIL ARM MOUNTING. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 121,092 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 121,092 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 118,787 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 116,743 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 115,412 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 111,113 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 109,362 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 103,868 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 99,562 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 93,494 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 90,159 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 85,924 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 79,732 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 74,863 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 69,075 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 58,000 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 52,586 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 46,271 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 7 Oct 2005 40,606 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 VMA is a 2002 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 AY52 VMA, 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 AY52 VMA registered?

AY52 VMA is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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