2011 Honda Civic 1.3L Petrol · LS61 RUO

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive approach to repairs. While it passed its most recent test in March 2026 at 87,826 miles, this followed a significant failure on the same day involving multiple defects. The trend appears inconsistent, as the owner only addressed critical safety failures like bald tyres and failed bulbs after failing the test. This suggests the vehicle is maintained only when necessary to pass legal requirements rather than through preventative servicing. At approximately 15 years old, the 87,826 recorded miles are relatively low, averaging roughly 5,850 miles per year. The data shows consistent but infrequent usage, with approximately 3,600 miles covered between March 2024 and March 2025, and another 3,700 miles between March 2025 and March 2026. Low mileage often reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain, but it frequently leads to the degradation of rubber components due to age, which is consistent with the suspension issues noted in the record. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension assembly, as both the nearside and offside suspension arm bushes were flagged as worn in the March 2026 test. Although these did not cause a failure this time, they will eventually affect handling and accelerate tyre wear. The previous failure regarding exhaust emissions and a likely exhaust leak indicates a potential manifold issue or a faulty lambda sensor that should be verified to ensure the engine is operating efficiently. Given the history of front tyres reaching the legal limit, a thorough check of the remaining tyres for uneven wear is essential.