2004 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · DA04 UPK

The Honda Civic presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 25 July 2025 at 127,549 miles, where the tester recorded a pass with no defects. The maintenance trend is stable, with no advisories or mechanical faults logged across the three annual passes in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The two failures recorded immediately before the passes on 23 July 2025 and 24 July 2024 are anomalous, as both show zero defects at 127,472 and 120,971 miles respectively; this pattern suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than a deterioration in the vehicle's condition. At roughly 22 years old the car shows 127,549 miles, an average of about 5,798 miles per year, which is low for its age. The records confirm gentle use: the odometer moved from 114,535 miles in July 2023 to 120,971 in July 2024, then to 127,549 by July 2025, equating to annual increments near 6,500 and 6,600 miles. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear. The clean defect history across all five entries indicates the prior keeper maintained basic statutory compliance, though the twin no-defect failures hint at lax test preparation or venue error rather than neglected consumables. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and low annual mileage, as prolonged standing promotes corrosion and perished rubber that a pass with no advisories may not capture. Examine the exhaust system and underbody structural integrity for rust, and verify the braking calipers are free from binding after the car's periods of light use. The absence of recorded faults offers reassurance, but the 2004 chassis warrants hands-on checks beneath the sills and wheel arches.