2002 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · DK52 LGA

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the MOT record is now critically out of date. The most recent test conducted in September 2021 at 146,153 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects following a failure just one day prior. Given that nearly five years have elapsed since this last inspection, the vehicle is currently untested and unregistered, meaning the present state of its mechanical and structural components cannot be verified through the historical DVSA data alone. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-useage vehicle of its age, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Between October 2019 and September 2021, the car covered 5,979 miles, indicating a steady and moderate usage rate. This lack of rapid mileage accumulation suggests that wear on the drivetrain and engine may be minimal, although long periods of standing can lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and the seizing of brake calipers, which are not captured by a mileage-only metric. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically focusing on sills, wheel arches, and floor pans where Honda Civics of this era are prone to significant corrosion. Since the record shows no advisories during the final pass, there is no documented evidence of failing suspension bushes or thinning brake discs, yet the five-year gap in testing necessitates a thorough check of the braking system for binding and a check for perished hoses, as the historical data provides no account for the age of these consumables since the 2021 test.