2005 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · LS05 UWA

The 2005 Honda Civic presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 13 March 2026 at 119,043 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a significant turnaround from the preceding years, where the same vehicle failed its MOT on 7 March 2023 at 109,842 miles. That failure exposed multiple electrical faults, including non-functioning rear stop and registration plate lamps, alongside advisories for worn front suspension arm inner bushes and scored rear brake discs. The retest on the same day at the identical mileage passed, indicating the previous owner addressed the immediate safety-critical defects promptly. The subsequent tests in 2024 and 2025 show a gradual reduction in flagged items, with only minor suspension bush wear noted as advisories, and the most recent 2026 test confirms all previously identified issues have been resolved. The mileage pattern tells a story of exceptionally low annual use. Across roughly 21 years, the vehicle has covered approximately 119,043 miles, averaging just 5,669 miles per year. The progression is consistent and gradual: 109,842 miles in March 2023, 111,313 miles by March 2024, 116,017 miles by March 2025, and 119,043 miles by March 2026. This represents a steady accumulation of roughly 2,000 to 4,700 miles per year in recent use, with no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps in the record. The odometer readings align logically with the test dates, and there is no evidence of mileage tampering or long periods of dormancy that would raise corrosion or seizure concerns from standing. Despite the low mileage, the recurring theme across multiple MOT tests is front suspension arm inner bush wear. This advisory appeared in March 2023, March 2024, and March 2025, always noted as worn but not resulting in excessive movement. The fact that it persisted for three consecutive years before disappearing in the 2026 test suggests the bushes were eventually replaced, which is a positive sign of proactive maintenance. However, a buyer should still have the front suspension inspected in person, checking for play in the lower arm bushes, ball joints, and drop links, as low-mileage vehicles can still suffer from perished rubber components due to age rather than use. The 2023 failure also flagged scored rear brake discs and damaged front and rear bumpers. The bumper damage was noted as an advisory rather than a failure, suggesting cosmetic rather than structural compromise, but a buyer should verify the bumper mounting points and check for hidden crash damage behind the covers. The rear brake disc scoring was similarly advisory, and the clean 2026 pass implies the discs and pads have since been replaced. A test drive should confirm the braking system feels firm with no judder or pulling. Given the vehicle's age, an underbody inspection for corrosion is essential, particularly around the sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as low annual mileage does not protect against rust in a 21-year-old car.