1999 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · V651 KEC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its latest inspection in June 2025 with 154,420 miles. The maintenance trend shows an improving trajectory following a period of significant concern in early 2024. While the car failed in January 2024 due to multiple mechanical defects, the subsequent re-test and the clean result from over a year later indicate that the previous owner addressed the primary mechanical failures to bring the car back to a compliant standard. At 27 years old, the recorded mileage of 154,420 represents a relatively low annual average of approximately 5,700 miles. The data reveals a very distinct period of low usage between November 2021 and January 2023, where the vehicle covered only 383 miles in fourteen months. Since the January 2024 test, usage has remained minimal with only 253 miles recorded over the year. This low-frequency use often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown rather than mechanical wear from high-distance travel. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the braking system and underbody. The January 2024 records flagged excessive corrosion on all brake pipes, which were later noted as merely corroded and covered in grease. While the car passed, the presence of rust suggests a risk of future structural failure of the hydraulic lines. Furthermore, the front anti-roll bar pins and bushes were previously identified as worn; these should be checked for play or knocking noises which would indicate the suspension requires further attention. The history also notes perishing tyres across all four corners in 2024, which is a common symptom of low-mileage vehicles sitting for long periods. Inspect the sidewalls for dry rot regardless of remaining tread depth. The minor oil leak and exhaust leak reported in 2024 should also be monitored to ensure they have not worsened, as the 2025 test did not explicitly clear them as rectified.