2004 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · LT04 AEX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend despite intermittent testing anomalies. The most recent test on 20 January 2026 at 49,632 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, following an initial failure on the same day. This suggests a specific mechanical issue was identified and rectified immediately to achieve compliance. The lack of recorded advisories across the last three tests indicates the vehicle has met minimum safety standards over the past two years. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,256 miles per year. The record shows consistent usage with 3,980 miles driven between January 2024 and January 2025, and another 2,042 miles covered between January 2025 and January 2026. While this low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the infrequent use increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber seals, fluid breakdown, and brake corrosion which often occurs during long periods of static storage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on structural integrity, as low-mileage older Hondas often suffer from hidden corrosion in sills and wheel arches that MOT tests may not always catch. Inspect the suspension bushes for perished rubber and check the brake calipers for binding due to lack of use. Given the failures recorded in January 2025 and 2026 that showed no listed defects, verify the specific nature of the repairs made to ensure a recurring mechanical fault was not merely masked by a temporary fix.