2019 Honda Civic 1.5L Petrol · OW19 CVZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding brake component wear. While it passed its most recent test in April 2026 at 74,291 miles, it failed earlier that same day due to inner rear brake pads being measured at just 1.1mm. This follows an advisory from the 2025 test at 62,766 miles where the offside rear pads were already flagged for wearing thin. The progression from an advisory to a failure suggests a pattern of neglecting brake service until components reach a critical point of legal failure. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,600 miles per annum. The record shows steady usage between the May 2023 test at 37,462 miles and the April 2026 test at 74,291 miles. This regularity indicates the car has not sat stationary for long periods, which generally helps prevent brake seizing and brake fluid degradation. However, the consistent mileage has placed standard loads on wear items that have clearly not been addressed proactively between annual intervals. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the braking system to ensure the recent failure was fully rectified correctly. Given the recurring issue with thin inner pads, it is vital to check for sticking caliper sliders or seized pistons that may be causing uneven wear across the pad assembly. The 2024 record at 49,816 miles also noted edge tyre wear and a TPMS light, suggesting potential previous issues with wheel alignment or a faulty pressure sensor. Inspect the suspension bushes and bushings for signs of premature wear, as the uneven tyre patterns noted in the past often point to underlying geometry problems.