2017 Honda Civic 1.0L Petrol · GD17 EXG

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, despite recurring issues with tyre-related defects. The most recent test in November 2025 at 43,789 miles resulted in a pass but flagged an offside rear tyre showing cracking or perishing. This follows a previous failure in April 2024 where front tyres were worn near the legal limit, suggesting a consistent pattern of tyre management issues rather than mechanical neglect. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,865 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between June 2022 and April 2024, where the car covered only 2,546 miles in nearly twenty months. However, the usage increased by 7,885 miles between the April 2024 and November 2025 tests. This low-usage pattern often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components, which aligns with the reported perishing tyres. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of all four tyres, as the history shows multiple instances of sidewall damage, bulges, and uneven wear. The 2022 failure for a nearside rear cut reaching the cords and the 2024 advisory for edge-wear indicate potential alignment issues or poor oversight by previous owners. Given the low annual mileage, the inspector should also check for brake disc corrosion and seized calipers, as these are common in vehicles that remain stationary for long periods.