2002 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · HF52 YVU

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, showing an improving maintenance trend following previous mechanical failures. The most recent test conducted in February 2025 at 185,393 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This indicates that the owner successfully addressed the issues that caused failures in prior years. The transition from a failed result to a clean pass sheet across the two most recent tests suggests that immediate mechanical concerns were rectified to bring the car back to required standards. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. Between February 2023 and February 2024, the car covered 16,275 miles, representing a significant spike in usage compared to the annual average. However, the interval between February 2024 and February 2025 saw a similar increase of 16,912 miles. This steady accumulation suggests regular use, which mitigates the risk of rubber-related degradation or fluid stagnation associated with vehicles sitting for long periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity and suspension sills, as the vehicle's age and high mileage increase the likelihood of corrosion in hidden chassis areas. While the recent MOT is clean, the previous failures in 2023 and 2024 indicate that components reached the end of their service life recently. Pay close attention to the control arm bushes for tearing and check the brake calipers for binding or uneven wear, as these are common points of failure on Honda Civics of this era and mileage bracket.