2002 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · MD02 DLN

This 2002 Honda Civic presents a remarkably clean MOT record, passing every listed test with zero defects or advisories. The most recent test on 7 October 2021 at 76,456 miles returned a completely clean sheet, and the same is true for all four preceding tests stretching back to August 2017. The maintenance trend is stable and consistently strong across the entire recorded history, with no recurring faults, no corrosion issues, and no mechanical failures flagged at any point during this five-year window. The mileage pattern tells an unusual story. Between October 2019 and October 2020, the car covered 4,484 miles, and then from October 2020 to October 2021 it added just 1,946 miles. Before that, the annual increments were more typical: roughly 8,400 miles per year between 2017 and 2019. The sharp drop in usage during 2020 and 2021 suggests the vehicle saw significantly reduced driving, possibly due to pandemic-era restrictions or a change in ownership. Critically, the recorded mileage has remained frozen at 76,456 since the October 2021 test, meaning the car has covered zero miles in nearly five years as of today, 18 June 2026. That is an extraordinary gap. A prolonged stationary period raises its own mechanical concerns despite the pristine test history. A car sitting unused for five years risks deteriorated brake calipers seizing, perished suspension bushes, degraded rubber hoses, and fuel system issues from stale petrol. Tyres may show flat-spotting or sidewall cracking from age rather than wear. The exhaust system and underbody should be inspected carefully for corrosion that can develop when a vehicle is parked rather than driven, as regular use helps keep moisture moving. The lack of any MOT since October 2021 means there is no current roadworthiness certificate, and the vehicle is not legally road-legal until retested. A buyer should arrange a thorough pre-purchase inspection focusing on these dormancy-related risks before committing.