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OV52 EFK

2002 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

216,388 mi
Last recorded216,388 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Honda Civic75,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 216,388 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system poorly secured

offside parking brake effort low

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met (16%)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 216,387 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system poorly secured

offside parking brake effort low

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met (16%)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 207,648 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 207,648 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 188,856 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

trims over sill

Pass 12 Feb 2015 188,856 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

trims over sill

Pass 28 Jan 2014 176,529 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 172,063 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 168,834 miles

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

r/brake discs deteriated

Fail 23 Feb 2012 168,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 156,795 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 156,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 140,825 miles

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

low park brake reserve

o/s/r tyre right on legal limit

Fail 13 Feb 2010 104,825 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

low park brake reserve

o/s/r tyre right on legal limit

Pass 16 Jan 2009 125,385 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 110,312 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 92,220 miles

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

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

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 EFK is a 2002 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EFK, 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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OV52 EFK is a 2002 Honda Civic, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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