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B7 SOV

2001 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

138,220 mi
Last recorded138,220 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Civic76,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 SOV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 138,220 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 137,230 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 136,069 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 134,632 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 133,401 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 133,401 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 132,354 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 27 Mar 2019 124,337 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint at rear corroded/wearing thin (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine management warning light illuminated

Fail 27 Mar 2019 124,337 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint at rear corroded/wearing thin (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 27 Mar 2018 118,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

engine management warning light illuminated

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2017 112,594 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 112,594 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 107,793 miles

eml light on

Pass 27 May 2015 102,249 miles

Hand brake lever slightly high

Pass 26 Mar 2014 96,377 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 96,369 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

both rear tyres worn on edges

n/s wiper in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2013 87,875 miles

small cut in offside front tyre but dont reach ply/cord

Pass 29 Mar 2012 79,940 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 75,803 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 75,803 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 70,642 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 65,670 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 56,532 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 56,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 44,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise.rear tyres unevan wear on tread

Fail 13 Jun 2006 31,715 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 31,715 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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B7 SOV is a 2001 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2001 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 76,164 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 B7 SOV, 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 25 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B7 SOV registered?

B7 SOV is a 2001 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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