2016 Honda Civic I-Dtec Sport 1.6L Diesel · OW65 GKX

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status with a clear trend of improving maintenance standards. The most recent MOT test conducted in October 2025 at 93,367 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that previous mechanical issues have been successfully addressed. This follows a period of inconsistency where the vehicle failed two tests, but the current record reflects proactive ownership in bringing the car up to regulatory standards. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,300 miles per annum. The data shows a steady accumulation of mileage, with 12,629 miles covered between August 2023 and September 2024, and another 12,098 miles recorded in the following year up to the latest test. This consistent usage suggests regular road use which is generally beneficial for the i-DTEC engine to prevent carbon buildup and brake seizure issues associated with long periods of standing. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific causes of the failures in August 2023 and August 2024, as the records do not detail the exact failure points. The proximity of the 2024 failure to the subsequent pass just 827 miles later suggests the issue was likely a consumable item or a minor mechanical component that was quickly replaced. Given the mileage, a thorough check of the suspension bushes for wear and an inspection of the brake discs for excessive thinning is advisable to ensure no further degradation is developing despite the clean MOT history.