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SJ10 RKA

2010 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,938 mi
Last recorded115,938 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Honda Civic69,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ10 RKA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 115,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 110,142 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear axle has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2024 105,061 miles

General corrosion to rear suspension and floor area

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 105,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 96,376 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 96,240 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2021 87,097 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 87,097 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 82,949 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 82,949 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam bulb missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s/r and o/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working n/s/r and o/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 75,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 75,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 66,487 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 66,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 58,126 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 58,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 49,312 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 40,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 35,983 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 22,788 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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SJ10 RKA is a 2010 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2010 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 69,488 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 SJ10 RKA, 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 16 years old, this Honda Civic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SJ10 RKA is a 2010 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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