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2003 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · OV03 VVT

OV03 VVT

2003 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 35,770 miles. MOT valid until 05 Dec 2026.

Make & Model
HONDA CIVIC
Year / Origin
2003 · Oxford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05 Dec 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
35,770 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05 Dec 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1590cc
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OV03 VVT Key Findings

  • 22 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
  • 35,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

OV03 VVT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Oct 2026, 12:37
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Honda Civic (OV03 VVT) between April 2006 and November 2025.

The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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ADVISORY

OV03 VVT Mileage History

  1. 19/04/200617,294 mi
  2. 18/04/200720,596 mi+3,302 mi
  3. 29/04/200822,051 mi+1,455 mi
  4. 21/04/200924,760 mi+2,709 mi
  5. 20/04/201026,163 mi+1,403 mi
  6. 28/04/201126,938 mi+775 mi
  7. 02/05/201227,611 mi+673 mi
  8. 10/04/201328,195 mi+584 mi
  9. 10/04/201328,195 mi
  10. 10/04/201428,675 mi+480 mi
  11. 14/04/201529,245 mi+570 mi
  12. 20/04/201629,771 mi+526 mi
  13. 25/04/201730,604 mi+833 mi
  14. 23/04/201831,682 mi+1,078 mi
  15. 25/04/201932,387 mi+705 mi
  16. 29/10/202033,169 mi+782 mi
  17. 02/11/202133,717 mi+548 mi
  18. 03/11/202133,719 mi+2 mi
  19. 06/12/202234,253 mi+534 mi
  20. 30/11/202334,933 mi+680 mi
  21. 07/11/202435,320 mi+387 mi
  22. 18/11/202535,770 mi+450 mi

Average of roughly 943 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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