2004 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · NK53 YVB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in September 2025 at 101,083 miles passed despite a noted advisory or non-excessive fluid leak. This follows a failed test in September 2024 where multiple issues regarding lighting, registration clarity, and tyre wear were identified. While the car has cleared its latest inspection, the history suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when forced by an MOT failure. At 22 years old, the recorded mileage of 101,083 miles represents a low average of approximately 4,600 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between October 2023 and September 2024, where the car covered over 16,000 miles in a single year, contrasting sharply with the much lower 10,000-mile interval between 2022 and 2023. Such erratic usage patterns can lead to accelerated degradation of rubber components and seals during long periods of standing, regardless of the low total odometer reading. A buyer must physically inspect the suspension system, as the record shows recurring issues with anti-roll bar linkages and ball joints between 2022 and 2023. The fluid leak flagged in the 2025 test requires a thorough check to determine if it originates from the engine seal, gearbox, or oil housing. Additionally, the travel in the handbrake noted in 2022 indicates the mechanism mechanism or cables may now require adjustment or replacement. Given the age of the vehicle, a close inspection for structural corrosion on the sills and floor pans is essential to ensure the low mileage has not masked deep-seated chassis rust.