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VA59 LYP

2010 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

99,086 mi
Last recorded99,086 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Honda Civic69,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 LYP
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 99,086 miles

Nearside Front Outer c v joint noisy

Offside Front Inner steering joint slight play

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 20 Jan 2026 99,086 miles

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

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

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

BOTH front tyres worn at edges

Offside Front Inner steering joint slight play

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Jan 2025 91,496 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 91,496 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 86,011 miles

BOTH rear tyres perishing & wearing at inner edges

Fail 29 Jan 2024 86,011 miles

BOTH rear tyres perishing & wearing at inner edges

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 82,586 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING CLOSE TO EXCESS

Fail 18 Jan 2023 82,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING CLOSE TO EXCESS

Pass 7 Feb 2022 78,214 miles

BOTH front headlight lenses deteriorating

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 78,214 miles

BOTH front headlight lenses deteriorating

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 73,365 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 8 Feb 2021 73,364 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Jan 2020 69,042 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low,also wearing at outer edge.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

nearside & offside front track rod end gaiters perishing.

Fail 13 Jan 2020 69,042 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low,also wearing at outer edge.

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

Rear number plate deteriorating.

nearside & offside front track rod end gaiters perishing.

Pass 7 Feb 2019 64,863 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Feb 2019 64,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Feb 2018 59,159 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides. (2.2.C.1c)

Under trays and sill covers fitted.

Pass 4 Feb 2017 48,833 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 43,383 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 37,583 miles

cut to nsf side wall meets mot criteria at this time but recomend replace may have weakend tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2014 31,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2013 24,419 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 24,419 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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VA59 LYP is a 2010 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VA59 LYP, 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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VA59 LYP is a 2010 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 February 2010.

Is VA59 LYP safe to buy?

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