2001 HONDA CIVIC1.6L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a clean pass on its most recent inspection in February 2026 at 210,429 miles. While the history shows two instances of failure, the lack of recorded defects on those days suggests these were likely due to administrative errors or minor issues rectified immediately, rather than persistent mechanical degradation. The overall trend over the last two years indicates a vehicle that is maintained to a standard that passes annual testing without recurring faults. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a twenty-five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,400 miles per annum. Between the February 2024 and February 2025 tests, the car covered 732 miles, while it covered another 719 miles in the year leading up to the February 2026 test. This indicates very low recent annual mileage, which can be beneficial for preserving rubber components like bushes and seals but may also increase the risk of brake corrosion or fluid degradation if the vehicle sits stationary. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and rear sills, as Honda models from this era are prone to deep-seated corrosion. Despite the clean MOT record, the high mileage and age necessitate a close look at the suspension bushings and coil springs for signs of perishion. Given the low recent mileage, verify that the brake calipers are not seized and that the discs are free of excessive pitting from periods of inactivity.