2016 Honda Civic 1.6L Diesel · AY51 ARE
2016 Honda Civic (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19 May 2016. Recorded mileage 117,162 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,162 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY51 ARE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 117,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY51 ARE MOT History
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 2016 Honda Civic (AY51 ARE) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
AY51 ARE Mileage History
- 15/08/202389,569 mi
- 16/08/2024100,842 mi+11,273 mi
- 28/08/2025110,233 mi+9,391 mi
- 03/09/2026116,756 mi+6,523 mi
- 22/09/2026117,162 mi+406 mi
Average of roughly 8,886 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
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- Rear Brake Pad and Disc WearModerate
The Mk9 Civic is known for wearing its rear brake pads much faster than expected, often requiring replacement every 20,000 miles.
- Water Ingress in the BootModerate
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- DPF and EGR BlockageModerate
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