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OV03 VKM

2003 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

130,951 mi
Last recorded130,951 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 VKM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 130,951 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 19 Jan 2026 130,950 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Feb 2025 118,577 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and off side rear ()

Rear under body corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2025 118,576 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and off side rear ()

Rear under body corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 108,093 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight bind to offside front wheel/brake

Fail 9 Feb 2024 108,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight bind to offside front wheel/brake

Pass 4 Feb 2023 100,634 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 100,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear brake disc face corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2022 94,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 94,126 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 87,319 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 87,319 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 81,992 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 81,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2017 79,419 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2016 77,094 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 73,994 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 71,702 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 69,546 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 67,062 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 67,062 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 62,859 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 58,028 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 52,381 miles

n/s door mirror glass damage

rear n/plate slightly faded

Pass 12 May 2008 46,348 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 38,688 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 30,070 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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OV03 VKM is a 2003 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 72,351 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 OV03 VKM, 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 23 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OV03 VKM is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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