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OV02 SVS

2002 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,410 mi
Last recorded70,410 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 SVS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 70,410 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corroded throughout

Fail 15 Apr 2026 70,397 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corroded throughout

Pass 17 Apr 2025 69,661 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 68,818 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 68,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 185 instead of 195 (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 67,897 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 66,737 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 64,956 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 62,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 61,319 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 59,490 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 57,394 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 55,302 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 53,592 miles

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

O/S/F Brake holding on slightly

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 53,592 miles

O/S/F Brake holding on slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2014 51,569 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 49,560 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 47,272 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 43,858 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 40,315 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 36,355 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 32,051 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 32,051 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 32,051 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 27,425 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 24,736 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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OV02 SVS is a 2002 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OV02 SVS, 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 OV02 SVS registered?

OV02 SVS is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is OV02 SVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV02 SVS shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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