2002 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · DY02 LGG

Most recent MOT (5 Feb 2026) The latest test recorded two failures at 40 008 mi: both rear inner tyres are worn close to the legal limit, the nearside rear position lamp is compromised by another lamp, and the off‑side front upper shock absorber shows a slightly worn bush. The same date also carries a “passed” entry, but the listed defects mean the vehicle would not have been cleared without remedial work. Recurring pattern - Tyre wear – The rear tyres are now flagged as near‑limit. No tyre defects were noted in the 2024‑2025 tests, so this is a new issue. - Lighting faults – A near‑side stop lamp failed in February 2025, and a near‑side rear position lamp is now cited. This suggests a recurring electrical or bulb problem on the driver’s side. - Suspension wear – The front upper shock bush is only noted in the 2026 test, indicating the start of wear on the suspension bushings. Trend analysis The defect list is expanding rather than shrinking. Earlier MOTs (2024 and early 2025) were clean aside from the single stop‑lamp failure. By early 2026 the vehicle has tyre, lamp and minor suspension issues, so the condition trend is worsening rather than stable.