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OV52 EBP

2002 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,892 mi
Last recorded98,892 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 EBP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 98,892 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 98,892 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 91,789 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 84,795 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion to vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2022 77,973 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 72,880 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 72,880 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 66,381 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 56,496 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 48,038 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 45,302 miles

front tyres starting to wear low

rear exhuast box joint rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2016 44,007 miles

all tyres wearing low

rear pads wearing low and discs corroded edges

Pass 11 Sep 2015 41,545 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 38,146 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 35,253 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 35,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 33,551 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 31,385 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 29,873 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 28,187 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 25,736 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 24,158 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 21,127 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 17,775 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 EBP is a 2002 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EBP, 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 EBP registered?

OV52 EBP is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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