2022 Honda Civic 1.0L Petrol · LD22 FNV

The most recent MOT on 15 July 2025 resulted in a pass at 44,878 miles, but it flagged a specific safety concern regarding the nearside rear tyre. The examiner noted cracks in the tread on the edge of this tyre, which indicates rubber degradation or potential structural weakness that requires immediate attention before purchase. With only one recorded test in the supplied history, there is no recurring mechanical pattern to analyse yet. The trend appears stable simply because there is insufficient data to show deterioration over time, though the presence of tyre cracking on a relatively young vehicle is a notable red flag that should not be ignored. The mileage of roughly 11,220 miles per year is typical for a four-year-old car, suggesting normal usage rather than extreme hard driving or long periods of standing still. This average annual distance implies that wear on consumables like brakes and suspension should be moderate, but the tyre issue suggests that environmental factors or storage conditions might have accelerated rubber aging on at least one wheel. Since the history is limited to a single entry, you cannot rely on past trends to predict future reliability beyond this specific tyre fault. The vehicle has passed its test, meaning it was legally roadworthy at the time, but the advisory note confirms that maintenance was already becoming necessary on the running gear. Your first inspection must focus on the condition of all four tyres, checking specifically for similar cracking, dry rot, or uneven wear patterns that could indicate alignment issues. You should also verify if the cracked tyre has been replaced since the 2025 test and inspect the wheel arches for any signs of damage that might have caused the initial defect.