2005 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · FG55 ATK

The Honda Civic presents a currently roadworthy status following the November 2025 test, where the vehicle passed at 108,822 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the three most recent annual tests is stable, showing no advisories or mechanical faults. A notable anomaly appears in the records: on both 14 November 2024 and 27 November 2025 the tester issued a fail and a pass on the same day at identical mileages, with no defects listed. This points to administrative or documentation errors at the testing station rather than genuine mechanical failure. Recorded mileage stands at 108,822 against a 21-year-old chassis, equating to a low average of roughly 5,182 miles per year. The odometer moved from 98,058 in November 2023 to 103,657 in November 2024, then to 108,822 in November 2025. Annual accumulation sits near 5,000 miles, confirming light use with no rapid accumulation or suspicious gaps between tests. The clean record with zero advisories across all three years suggests the previous keeper kept basic upkeep current, though the twin fail-pass entries imply the test centre's filing discipline was poor. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and low yearly use, as prolonged standing promotes perished rubber and surface corrosion unseen by a fault-free MOT. Examine the exhaust system and underbody structural integrity for rust, particularly around sills and subframes. The absence of recorded advisories offers no warning of emerging wear, so independent verification of tyre condition and binding calipers remains prudent before purchase.