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2005 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · DU05 LGA

DU05 LGA

2005 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 112,086 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
HONDA CIVIC
Year / Origin
2005 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 11 Feb 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
Recorded Mileage
112,086 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11 Feb 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jan 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1590cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

This 2005 Honda Civic has a recent MOT pass from February 2026, but its history reveals a persistent pattern of wear-related advisories and minor faults. The most consistent issues are with tyres and lighting. The vehicle has repeatedly failed or received advisories for tyres worn on their edges, which suggests a potential alignment or suspension issue that has not been fully resolved. The condition trend is not dramatically worsening, but it is also not fully stable. Problems like damaged rear lights and tyre wear recur every year or two. The low annual mileage of around 5,337 is ambiguous. It could mean the car has been used lightly or stored for periods, which might allow corrosion to develop. However, it does not indicate hard use. The most recent pass only had two minor lighting faults, but you must not ignore the history. The main risks are ongoing issues with tyre condition and alignment, and the repeated advisories for damaged light lenses and slight suspension play.

DU05 LGA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
  • 112,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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DU05 LGA Mileage History

  1. 31/01/2023107,838 mi
  2. 03/02/2024109,739 mi+1,901 mi
  3. 07/02/2024109,748 mi+9 mi
  4. 12/02/2025111,112 mi+1,364 mi
  5. 10/02/2026112,086 mi+974 mi

Average of roughly 1,403 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

DU05 LGA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 01:27
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Honda Civic (DU05 LGA) between January 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.

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