2014 Honda Civic 1.6L Diesel · DS63 WSJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a period of neglect followed by reactive repairs. The most recent MOT test in October 2025 at 129,663 miles passed with advisories for uneven tyre wear on the offside rear and nearside front tyres. This indicates an improvement over the significant failure in October 2024, where the vehicle presented with multiple defects. While the car currently meets the minimum standard, the history of failures suggests that the previous owner only addressed issues once they prevented an MOT pass. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,800 miles per year. Between October 2022 and October 2023, the car covered roughly 28,000 miles, but a significant spike in usage occurred between October 2023 and October 2024, where it clocked over 30,000 miles in a single year. This rapid accumulation likely contributed to the accelerated wear on consumables and the various mechanical and electrical failures noted during the 2024 inspection period. A buyer must physically inspect the engine bay for evidence of the oil leak recorded in 2024, as the tester flagged it as excessive, which can indicate a gasket or seal failure. The uneven tyre wear noted in the 2025 test necessitates a thorough check of the suspension geometry and alignment to ensure bushes or control arms are not prematurely worn. Additionally, verify that the headlamp aim and the tyre pressure monitoring system are now functional, as these were specific points of failure in the previous history that required rectification.