2014 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · LG64 ABK

A clear pattern of brake and tyre wear emerges across the MOT history of this 2014 Honda Civic, with a particularly notable dangerous failure on the offside front brake pads in September 2023 alongside pitted front brake discs, and recurring advisories for tyres worn to the legal limit over multiple consecutive tests. The most recent examination on 8 May 2026 returned a pass, but it carried forward advisories for a nearside rear inner brake pad wearing thin, a nearside front tyre down to 3mm and wearing on its edge, and a child seat obstructing full inspection of the offside rear adult belt. Earlier, the May 2025 test flagged a smooth brake pedal, suggesting the pedal rubber has lost its anti-slip texture with age. The 2024 test was notably clean, and the 2022 and 2021 tests also passed without advisories, but the overall trajectory across the eight-year testing window points to consumables approaching the end of their service life rather than any isolated incident. Mileage on this Civic stands at 120,468 miles over a 12-year lifespan, equating to roughly 10,000 miles annually, which sits within the typical band for a car of this age. There are no extended gaps in the testing record, with annual or biennial tests consistently filed since 2021, suggesting the vehicle has remained in regular use rather than laid up for prolonged periods. Given this steady accumulation, mechanical wear on friction components is broadly proportionate to the mileage rather than accelerated by harsh or unusual use. The braking and tyre wear observed across the tests is broadly consistent with what would be expected at this mileage on a vehicle that has seen mixed urban and rural driving. For a prospective buyer, the brake system should be the primary focus of any physical inspection and test drive. The dangerous pad failure in 2023 and the pitted front discs recorded at the same test, combined with the most recent advisory on the nearside rear inner pad, mean both the front and rear friction components should be assessed for remaining thickness, and the discs examined for lipping, surface corrosion, and runout. On a test drive, listen for any binding caliper symptoms such as pulling to one side under braking, excessive heat from a front wheel after driving, or a spongy or long pedal travel, and feel for judder through the pedal under firm application which would indicate warped discs. The brake pedal smoothness flagged in 2025 is a minor but useful detail; check that the rubber still provides adequate grip for heel-and-toe operation, and consider replacement as a low-cost safety improvement. The tyre advisories across multiple tests, particularly the nearside front tyre worn to 3mm and on its edge at the most recent MOT, warrant close attention to wheel alignment and suspension geometry. Inspect all four tyres for uneven shoulder wear, which on a Civic of this mileage often points to worn front wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, or tired coil springs allowing the camber to shift. On the road, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, and check for excessive wander or a reluctance to self-centre after cornering which can indicate worn track rod ends or compliance in the front subframe mounting. The 2022 registration plate lamp failure was a trivial electrical fix and unlikely to recur, but it is worth confirming all exterior lighting operates correctly. Overall, the mechanical priority for this Civic is budgeting for an immediate brake overhaul including pads, discs, and a set of tyres, followed by a suspension refresh if any knocking or uneven wear is detected.