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OV03 VKU

2003 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,248 mi
Last recorded135,248 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 VKU
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 135,248 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn outside (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2018 135,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn outside (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 128,007 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet pull broken

rear tyres perishing and cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2016 121,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 2 Mar 2016 121,117 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 115,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 1 Mar 2014 109,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

there is some inbalance in the application of the front brakes - advise investigation and repair

Pass 1 Mar 2014 109,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

there is some inbalance in the application of the front brakes - advise investigation and repair

Fail 5 Feb 2013 100,069 miles

195/60/15 88h

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 100,069 miles

195/60/15 88h

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)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 92,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 92,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 83,650 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 75,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 75,117 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 63,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 May 2008 42,472 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 21,493 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 18,983 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 VKU is a 2003 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VKU, 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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What year was OV03 VKU registered?

OV03 VKU is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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