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AY61 ZSL

2011 Honda Civic

Brown Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,864 mi
Last recorded70,864 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Civic61,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 ZSL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 70,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 70,864 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 64,058 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 64,058 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 60,238 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 60,238 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 50,102 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Oct 2022 50,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2021 45,206 miles

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

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch panels damaged and evidence of wheel fouling , ok at time of test

Fail 23 Sep 2021 45,206 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

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

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch panels damaged and evidence of wheel fouling , ok at time of test

Pass 27 Aug 2020 41,902 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 41,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 38,782 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 32,723 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 29,912 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 25,669 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 21,322 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 15,133 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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AY61 ZSL is a 2011 Honda Civic in Brown with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 61,412 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 AY61 ZSL, 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 15 years old, this Honda Civic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AY61 ZSL is a 2011 Honda Civic, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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