2010 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · FV10 DPN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, following a clean pass in October 2025 at 79,755 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a period of significant neglect followed by a major rectification effort in 2024. While the most recent test indicates the previous faults have been addressed, the 2024 failure reveals a history of multiple mechanical and suspension components failing simultaneously, suggesting the previous owner only performed maintenance when necessitated by an MOT failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. There is a distinct gap in usage between June 2023 (67,023 miles) and August 2024 (75,930 miles), where the car covered nearly 9,000 miles in fourteen months. This low-frequency use explains the recurring issues with aged rubber-based components, such as perishing tyres and perished dust covers, which degrade due to time and exposure rather than mechanical wear. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking system to monitor corrosion. The 2024 test flagged corroded coil springs, worn suspension arm bushes, and play in the steering rack inner joints. Although these passed the latest test, the presence of corrosion on suspension components suggests the chassis and assemblies are susceptible to environmental damage. The brake system also showed signs of pitting and scoring on the discs with thin pads, a condition that should be checked for surface rust or uneven wear given the likely periods of inactivity. The recurring reports of cracking tyres and damaged rubber dust covers across 2023 and 2024 indicate the vehicle likely sits for long periods. You should inspect the sidewalls for dry rot and verify that the track rod end boots have not yet perished again. Given the history of thin brake pads and worn discs, a professional check of the current braking efficiency is essential to ensure the work performed prior to 2025 has maintained a high standard.