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OV52 AAE

2002 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

90,300 mi
Last recorded90,300 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 AAE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 90,300 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 85,444 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 81,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion to under vehicle components

Pass 6 Sep 2023 78,848 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2022 75,798 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 72,117 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 72,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 69,314 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 66,254 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 60,943 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 56,411 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 51,525 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 46,510 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 42,265 miles

N/S/R Tyre cut

Pass 19 Sep 2013 38,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 35,884 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,991 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 28,394 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 22,824 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,145 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 19,145 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 16,739 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 14,474 miles

nearside wiper blade split

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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OV52 AAE is a 2002 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 OV52 AAE, 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 OV52 AAE registered?

OV52 AAE is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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