2021 Honda Civic EX Vtec 1.0L Petrol · DS21 YMX

The 2021 Honda Civic EX VTEC presents a stable and clean maintenance trend through its MOT history. The most recent test on 17 April 2026, recorded at 5,265 miles, passed with zero defects. This follows two further clean passes on 13 May 2025 at 3,445 miles and 22 April 2024 at 1,396 miles. No advisories or failures have been logged across the vehicle's entire MOT record, indicating consistent mechanical integrity and no recurring faults. The mileage profile is notably low for a five-year-old vehicle. Annual accumulation averages approximately 1,053 miles per year, with the most significant jump occurring between April 2024 and May 2025, when the odometer moved from 1,396 to 3,445 miles, an increase of roughly 2,049 miles in just over twelve months. The subsequent period from May 2025 to April 2026 added only 1,820 miles. This pattern suggests the vehicle spent its early years largely stationary or used very sparingly, then saw a modest uptick in use. Extended periods of low mileage can lead to deteriorated rubber components, such as suspension bushes, brake seals, and tyre sidewalls, even when mechanical wear on consumables like brake discs and pads remains minimal. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should conduct a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas that MOT tests do not fully stress at such low mileages. Examine the tyres closely for date codes and sidewall cracking, as original factory rubber may have aged past its safe service life regardless of remaining tread depth. Inspect the underside for surface corrosion on suspension mounting points, exhaust hangers, and subframe components, which can develop from prolonged standing rather than use. Check the condition of brake calipers for signs of binding or seized slide pins, a common issue on vehicles that sit unused for extended periods. The nearside and offside suspension should be inspected for perished bushes and leaking dampers, particularly given the low annual mileage that may have allowed components to dry out rather than wear through use.