2002 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · EA02 APV

The 2002 Honda Civic shows a stable and clean roadworthiness trend with no defects or advisories logged across five MOT tests, ending at the 20 March 2023 examination where it passed at 57,838 miles. That latest certificate is now over three years old relative to today's date of 20 July 2026, so the car currently lacks a valid MOT and has likely stood unused for an extended period. The consistent passes indicate previous owners maintained basic statutory standards without neglect. Mileage accumulation reflects light use for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 2,410 miles per year. The record traces 49,037 miles at the 14 June 2018 test, rising to 53,392 miles by 22 October 2019, then only 53,522 miles at 23 March 2021, a mere 130 miles across seventeen months that signals prolonged storage. Subsequent annual tests show 55,133 miles in March 2022 and 57,838 miles in March 2023, confirming low but regular running. Sparse yet unbroken clean results suggest careful keeping rather than deferred maintenance. With no historical faults flagged, the buyer must still scrutinise age-related components in person. The tester recorded no corrosion or structural concerns, but a Honda of this vintage demands inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for deterioration after years of low mileage and recent inactivity. Standing for over three years risks perished rubber gaiters, seized brake calipers, and flat-spotted tyres despite adequate tread. A current ramp test must verify exhaust emissions and structural integrity, as the last DVSA assessment predates today's standards. Previous owners clearly avoided routine failures, yet the absence of advisories does not exempt the car from thorough pre-purchase examination of consumable wear and hidden rust.