2002 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · MF52 XJO

The 2002 Honda Civic currently holds no valid MOT pass, with the most recent test on 11 September 2024 resulting in a failure at 171,216 miles despite no defects being recorded by the tester. The maintenance trend across the last two years shows a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by quick retests, though the absence of listed defects leaves the exact causes undocumented. This sequence suggests administrative or presentation anomalies in the MOT record rather than a clearly worsening mechanical condition, but the lack of a current pass means the car is not legally roadworthy today. Annual mileage sits at roughly 7,134 miles per year against the 171,216 recorded, which is typical for a 24-year-old vehicle. The records show very low yearly use: between 22 September 2023 and 11 September 2024 the car covered only 773 miles, and from September 2022 to September 2023 just 840 miles. Such limited movement over the last three tests, paired with repeated fail-retest cycles within days, implies the car spent long periods stationary and was likely submitted for testing with minimal pre-check preparation by the keeper. Because the DVSA entries flag no advisories or defects across any test, the buyer cannot rely on the history to expose wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion. A 2002 Civic at this mileage demands a physical inspection of the subframe and sills for rust, plus checks on binding calipers and exhausted consumables like tyres and wiper blades that the tester omitted. The repeated same-week failures in August 2022, September 2023, and September 2024 with zero recorded faults point to either clerical errors at the test centre or owner neglect of basic pre-MOT checks. The buyer should secure a fresh test and a independent mechanical assessment before purchase, as the sparse record gives no assurance of ongoing upkeep on a high-mileage older hatchback.