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VK10 VBV

2010 Honda Civic

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,098 mi
Last recorded168,098 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Honda Civic69,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 VBV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 168,098 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 162,021 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 162,015 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator not working door repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 156,589 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre treads close to legal limit tread reading 2mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

both front spoilers insecure

both rear tyres have uneven wear inner edges

oil leak engine

Fail 15 Dec 2023 156,589 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn scored /corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick caliper seized?? (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre treads close to legal limit tread reading 2mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

both front spoilers insecure

both rear tyres have uneven wear inner edges

oil leak engine

Pass 22 Dec 2022 146,007 miles

Offside Front wing mirror not fully secure

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner side light inoperative

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2022 145,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front wing mirror not fully secure

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner side light inoperative

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 131,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible blowing from front manifold area (strong advise) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner side light does not work

Fail 16 Dec 2021 131,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible blowing from front manifold area (strong advise) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner side light does not work

Pass 15 Dec 2020 117,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 99,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible slight blowing from front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm & wearing on inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror not fully secure (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer side light does not work

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 99,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible slight blowing from front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm & wearing on inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror not fully secure (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer side light does not work

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 83,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door mirror head assembly not 100% secure

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2017 71,611 miles

Nearside Rear Inner side lamp not working but outer matched pair are

Pass 17 Jun 2016 57,422 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 43,421 miles

Body damage to front and rear of vehicle.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 30,672 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 21,315 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 19,429 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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VK10 VBV is a 2010 Honda Civic in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VK10 VBV, 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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VK10 VBV is a 2010 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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