2010 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · NL10 AWU

The most recent test, dated 4 June 2026, shows a pass at 73,691 miles, but it should be read alongside the failure recorded on the same day. That immediate retest indicates the underlying issues were rectified within hours rather than reflecting a sustained improvement. Earlier tests confirm a recurring pattern: the 21 May 2025 attempt failed on three separate lighting defects plus a headlamp aim problem, while the 22 May 2025 retest passed cleanly. Across the two-year record, lighting faults have appeared at every annual test, suggesting either ageing bulbs and lenses or intermittent electrical faults that have not been permanently resolved. The overall trend is therefore stable but not improving, with each pass coming only after specific defects are addressed. Annual mileage is low at roughly 4,600 miles per year for a 2010 vehicle, placing the car well below average use for its age. The MOT entries span from May 2024 to June 2026, showing consistent yearly testing but no mileage data points between visits, so it is not possible to confirm whether the low usage has been steady or punctuated by long stationary periods. Low annual mileage typically reduces wear on drivetrain and major components, though it can accelerate corrosion on ferrous parts and degrade rubber and plastic components through lack of regular use. The record itself is brief, limited to three test cycles, which restricts any broader judgement on long-term mechanical health. Several items flagged across the record warrant close physical inspection before purchase. Both rear coil springs were noted as corroded at the June 2026 test, an advisory that on a 16-year-old vehicle often progresses toward spring failure and warrants checking for ride height irregularity or snapping risks. Track rod end dust covers on both sides have been flagged as damaged or deteriorated at the last two tests, an issue that can permit water ingress into the joint and lead to premature wear of the steering linkage. Earlier advisories in May 2024 noted a slightly distorted nearside front inner road wheel, corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules, and a broken rear exhaust box bracket, all of which should be examined for further deterioration given the two-year gap since they were first logged. Taking the record as a whole, the car presents a mixed picture: lighting and minor steering consumables have been repeatedly flagged, structural spring corrosion is now documented, and earlier brake and exhaust advisories have not been reassessed in the visible record. Buyers should prioritise a hands-on inspection of the rear suspension, the steering rack and track rod ends, the full lighting circuit, and the condition of the rear brake hoses and exhaust mounting. Given the failure on the most recent test day, the recurring advisories on spring corrosion, and the limited three-year MOT sample, this vehicle carries a Medium level of mechanical risk.