2009 Honda Civic 1.3L Petrol · LG59 GDZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in early April 2026, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test at 98,509 miles cleared the previous faults, the record shows recurring failures related to lighting and rubber components. The overall trend remains stable in terms of passing, yet it suggests the owner only addresses mechanical defects once they trigger an MOT failure rather than during routine service intervals. At 98,509 miles over 17 years, this Honda Civic shows a low annual average of approximately 5,800 miles. However, the data indicates a spike in usage between April 2024 and April 2025, where the vehicle covered 7,000 miles in a single year, exceeding its historical annual rate. The low overall mileage often leads to age-related rubber degradation, which is evidenced by the persistent reports of perishing and cracking tyres seen between 2024 and 2026. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension system, as the tester flagged an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm bush in April 2024. The recurring issue of thin brake pads in 2024 and the smooth brake pedal warning in 2025 indicate that the braking system may be nearing a major service requirement. Furthermore, the repeated failures for tyre damage and cracking on the nearside rear suggest that the rubber components are reaching the end of their structural life regardless of tread depth, posing a risk of sidew failure if not replaced immediately.