2005 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · OV05 VCP
2005 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 127,703 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV05 VCP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 127,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV05 VCP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Honda Civic (OV05 VCP) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 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: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
OV05 VCP Mileage History
- 25/07/2024104,762 mi
- 01/08/2024104,765 mi+3 mi
- 31/07/2025113,707 mi+8,942 mi
- 01/08/2025113,712 mi+5 mi
- 03/07/2026127,703 mi+13,991 mi
Average of roughly 11,834 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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