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SM10 VYW

2010 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,429 mi
Last recorded115,429 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Honda Civic69,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 VYW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 115,429 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 5 Nov 2024 107,561 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Fail 4 Nov 2024 107,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing ball joint locking pin missing through nut (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 3 Nov 2023 97,835 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 97,795 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 97,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint locking device missing [split pin ] (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component insecure rack gaiter insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 86,574 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 86,382 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 74,900 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 74,899 miles

BOTH nearside & offside rear tyres displaying perishing between tread patterns

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

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

Intermediate exhaust pipe support bracket broken away from welded seam

Pass 9 Sep 2021 74,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

clutch paddle rubber missing

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Oct 2020 67,211 miles

Clutch paddle rubber worn

Exhaust pipe bracket missing

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 60,084 miles

Central Outer Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 59,536 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 54,501 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear no.plate (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 49,776 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 44,940 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 36,842 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 30,325 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 23,950 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 23,950 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front 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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SM10 VYW is a 2010 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 SM10 VYW, 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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SM10 VYW is a 2010 Honda Civic, first registered on 8 July 2010.

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