2010 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · EO60 FUA

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding persistent fluid leaks. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 141,073 miles passed, it introduced a new advisory for oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber. This follows two consecutive years of minor oil leak faults recorded in the 2024 and 2025 tests, indicating a long-term issue that the owner opted to monitor rather than rectify. The mileage pattern is consistent with a well-used vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per year. There was a notable jump of over 11,000 miles between January 2023 and January 2024, followed by a steady accumulation of roughly 11,500 miles in each subsequent interval. This regular usage suggests the car is driven frequently rather than left left sit, though the failure in January 2024 for a defective exhaust mounting and indicator indicates that minor mechanical repairs are only addressed upon a formal test failure. A buyer must personally inspect the engine bay to determine the source of the recurring front oil leak, as the persistence of this fault across three years suggests a weeping gasket or seal. The light misting on the nearside front shock absorber should be checked for further degradation, as oil leaks can eventually lead to total failure of the damping component. Additionally, verify the exhaust system mounting to ensure the repair from the 2024 failure was structurally sound and that corrosion is not spreading through the hangers.