2014 Honda Civic 1.6L Diesel · FE14 FOV

The vehicle remains roadworthy as evidenced by its most recent MOT pass in April 2026. The overall maintenance trend is currently stable but shows a recurring mechanical issue regarding engine-related seals. While the car achieved clean records in 2023 and 2024, both the 2025 and 2026 tests flagged a minor oil leak. Although the tester classified these as not excessive, the persistence of this fault indicates a leak that has not been addressed by previous owners. The mileage profile is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. There is a notable jump of 16,507 miles recorded between April 2022 and April 2023, followed by more consistent annual usage of roughly 9,000 to 10,000 miles thereafter. The total distance of 115,588 miles suggests the car has seen regular motor road use, which typically places predictable wear on rubber components, suspension bushings, and drivetrain assemblies. A buyer should prioritise inspecting the engine bay to identify the source of the recurring oil leak, checking for degraded valve gaskets, crank seals, or oil filter housings. Given the 2022 failure for thin front brake pads, a physical check of the current friction material and disc thickness is necessary to ensure uneven wear has not occurred. The vehicle's age also means a thorough underbody inspection for structural corrosion on the sills and rear wheel arches is advisable, as the record does not explicitly rule out rust in later years.