2001 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · FN51 XYG

The Honda Civic presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 19 August 2024 at 101,432 miles, where the tester recorded no defects and issued a pass. The maintenance trend appears stable across the three years of available records, with no advisories or mechanical faults logged at any stage. The vehicle cleared its 2022, 2023, and 2024 summer tests without corrosion, suspension, brake, or emission concerns. The recorded mileage of 101,432 at the 2024 test equates to roughly 4,057 miles per year across the car's 25-year life, which is low for a 2001 model. The records show steady annual use: 90,070 miles on 19 August 2022, 94,294 on 24 August 2023, and 101,432 on 19 August 2024. Annual accumulation stayed near 4,000 miles with no gaps or sudden jumps. The DVSA data is sparse and clean, listing only pass outcomes and two pre-pass failures on 13 August 2024 and 15 August 2023 where no defects were recorded, suggesting administrative re-tests rather than rectified faults. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as a 25-year-old Honda can hide rust in sills and suspension mounting points that an MOT with zero advisories may not have escalated. The tester noted no worn suspension bushes, coil springs, or binding calipers, but components such as brake discs and exhaust emissions warrant verification given the car's age. Low mileage with long standing periods can permit perished rubber and seized handbrake mechanisms even where the record shows a clean pass. The repeated fail-then-pass pattern within days of the 2023 and 2024 tests implies the previous owner addressed paperwork or minor presentational issues without mechanical intervention. This points to a keeper who maintained basic legal compliance but left no evidence of proactive servicing. Inspect tyres, wiper blades, and fluid condition in person to confirm consumable care matches the low-mileage profile.