2006 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · GU56 AAF

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 2025‑04‑18 at 73,018 miles, confirming current roadworthiness. After a single failure in August 2023 at 69,547 miles, the car passed the next test just 41 miles later and has remained passed, indicating an improving maintenance trend. From 66,294 miles in August 2022 to 73,018 miles in April 2025, the car added roughly 6,724 miles over 2.75 years, averaging about 2,450 miles per year—well below the typical 3,600‑plus miles per year for a 20‑year‑old vehicle. The interval between the 2023 failure and the 2024 pass saw a modest increase of 2,849 miles, while the final 7‑month period added only 419 miles, suggesting periods of low utilisation. The only recorded failure was at 69,547 miles; although no defects were listed, a failure typically relates to brakes, suspension or exhaust. Inspect the brake discs, pads and calipers for binding or uneven wear, check suspension bushes and coil springs for play, examine the exhaust for corrosion, and assess tyre tread depth and condition. Given the car’s age, look for rust around sills, wheel arches and underbody panels, and verify that the service history aligns with the mileage jumps. The low mileage and clean recent MOT indicate light use, but the isolated failure warrants a thorough pre‑purchase inspection of the systems most likely to cause a failure.