2009 Honda Civic 1.3L Petrol · DA09 KXB

The maintenance trend for this 2009 Honda Civic remains stable, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 2025-04-26 at 113,169 miles. The record shows no actual mechanical defects across the documented tests. However, the history contains anomalous entries where the vehicle failed on 2025-04-26 and 2024-04-29 with "No defects recorded," only to pass on the same or following day. These duplicate entries suggest administrative errors or aborted inspections rather than genuine mechanical failures. The car demonstrably met the roadworthiness standard at the time of the last test. The recorded mileage of 113,169 miles equates to roughly 6,657 miles per year, which falls below the national average for a 17-year-old vehicle. Yet, the chronological data reveals a distinct spike in usage. Between the 2023-05-06 test at 75,595 miles and the 2024-04-29 test at 100,492 miles, the Civic covered 24,897 miles in under twelve months. This rapid accumulation dropped to 12,677 miles over the following year, from 100,492 miles in April 2024 to 113,169 miles in April 2025. Such a spike implies a period of sustained high-mileage driving, likely motorway commuting, before returning to lighter use. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer must physically inspect the typical wear areas for a 17-year-old Civic. The sudden mileage surge between 2023 and 2024 places extra demand on consumables and the drivetrain. Check the condition of the brake discs and pads for uneven wear, and inspect the tyres for shoulder degradation consistent with high-speed motorway miles. Examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration, and look closely at the exhaust system and underbody for corrosion. The absence of recorded defects is encouraging, but the mileage spike demands verification that routine servicing kept pace with the intense usage period.