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2003 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · VK03 ACU

VK03 ACU

2003 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25/03/2003. Recorded mileage 174,514 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.

Make & Model
HONDA CIVIC
Year / Origin
2003 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03/09/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/04/2027)
Recorded Mileage
174,514 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/09/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/04/2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1590cc

VK03 ACU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
  • 174,514 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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VK03 ACU Mileage History

  1. 03/09/2023149,880 mi
  2. 03/09/2024163,092 mi+13,212 mi
  3. 04/09/2024163,095 mi+3 mi
  4. 05/09/2025174,510 mi+11,415 mi
  5. 05/09/2025174,514 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 12,271 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

VK03 ACU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 14:09
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Honda Civic (VK03 ACU) between September 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides, (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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