2004 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · OV04 CWY

The vehicle's roadworthiness is currently uncertain due to a lack of recent MOT data for over three years. The most recent recorded test in February 2023 at 140,369 miles resulted in a failure with no recorded defects, which suggests a mechanical or emissions issue that remained unaddressed. Prior to this, the maintenance trend appeared remarkably stable with clean passes in 2020 and 2022, but the significant gap in testing since 2023 represents a major risk regarding its current safety and legal compliance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-mileage vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,380 miles per year. Between February 2020 and February 2023, the car covered 19,078 miles, indicating a steady usage of roughly 6,300 miles annually during that period. This low mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but the age of the vehicle increases the likelihood of rubber-based degradation, such as perished bushes, hoses, and brake seals, regardless of the distance driven. A buyer must conduct a physical inspection focused on structural integrity, specifically checking the sills and rear wheel arches for corrosion common in this generation of Civic. Because the record ends with a failure in 2023, it is vital to verify if that specific fault was rectified and if the vehicle has since passed a subsequent test. Inspect the brake discs for heavy pitting and the suspension components for excessive play, as long periods of standing or low usage can lead to seized calipers and degraded rubber components that an MOT record might not fully capture.