2009 Honda Civic 1.3L Petrol · FL59 DCY

The 2009 Honda Civic presents as roadworthy following a pass on 19 March 2026 at 166,737 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend reads stable across the available history, with every recorded test from December 2022 onward returning a clean result. A failed test on 16 March 2026 at 166,640 miles listed no defects, and the vehicle passed three days later, indicating the failure likely stemmed from an administrative or unrecorded non-mechanical cause rather than a deterioration in condition. Annual mileage averages around 9,800 miles, typical for a 17-year-old vehicle. The record shows 110,335 miles in November 2022, rising to 125,133 by December 2023, then 143,734 in January 2025 and 166,737 by March 2026. That equates to roughly 15,000 miles in the final fourteen months, a marked acceleration versus prior years but not extreme for a commuter hatchback. The sparse five-entry history offers little insight into earlier upkeep, though the absence of advisories on every pass suggests the car was presented in acceptable order each time. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the mileage and age. The MOT data flags no corrosion, binding calipers, or exhaust emission faults, yet high-mileage Hondas of this era commonly develop rear trailing-arm rust and worn dampers unseen in a basic test. Verify the 16 March 2026 failure reason with DVSA, as the zero-defect record is irregular. Check service history for cambelt and transmission fluid intervals. The clean MOT trail implies previous owners met minimum legal standards, but no evidence shows proactive mechanical care beyond that threshold.