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OV52 ACO

2002 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

183,541 mi
Last recorded183,541 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 ACO
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 183,541 miles

advise air con radiator damaged and deteriorated

advise both front lower arm front bushes starting to split

advise o/s/f tyre tread getting low

advise srs light on

Fail 9 May 2012 183,541 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise air con radiator damaged and deteriorated

advise both front lower arm front bushes starting to split

advise o/s/f tyre tread getting low

advise srs light on

Fail 30 Mar 2011 181,116 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 181,116 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 165,572 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 143,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise air bag light on

advise engine managment light on

advise front brake discs slighty worn

advise o/s/f anti-roll bar link arm worn

Pass 13 Mar 2009 143,703 miles

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

advise air bag light on

advise engine managment light on

advise front brake discs slighty worn

advise o/s/f anti-roll bar link arm worn

Pass 19 Mar 2008 121,582 miles

nearside and offside front shockers leaking slightly

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 19 Mar 2008 121,580 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nearside and offside front shockers leaking slightly

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 28 Mar 2007 97,589 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 97,589 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 63,525 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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OV52 ACO is a 2002 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 OV52 ACO, 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 ACO registered?

OV52 ACO is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is OV52 ACO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV52 ACO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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