CarVerify

Free Car Check

OV52 EBF

2002 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,598 mi
Last recorded98,598 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 EBF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 98,598 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 95,984 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 94,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 93,021 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 91,787 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jul 2022 91,787 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 90,713 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 90,713 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 89,839 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 87,366 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 84,354 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 81,047 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 79,570 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 79,080 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 78,700 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 75,976 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 75,976 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 70,435 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 70,435 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 63,857 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 57,882 miles

KANDBRAKE JUST MET REQUIREMENTS 16%

Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,302 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 42,170 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 34,579 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 25,779 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,305 miles

high level brake light has one bulb out of 5 not working †

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
Full Honda Civic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OV52 EBF is a 2002 Honda Civic in Blue 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 OV52 EBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OV52 EBF?

You can check the full history of OV52 EBF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OV52 EBF registered?

OV52 EBF is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is OV52 EBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV52 EBF 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.

Does OV52 EBF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OV52 EBF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.