2009 Honda Civic 1.3L Petrol · OY59 VTN

A pattern of MOT entries appearing on the same day with opposite outcomes is the defining characteristic of this 2009 Honda Civic's testing record. The most recent activity on 24 January 2026 shows both a pass and a fail recorded within minutes of one another, with neither entry logging any advisory notes or defect codes. The same situation occurred in January 2024, where a pass and a fail were issued on 19 January without any defects being recorded against either result. Between these twin-test events, the vehicle recorded an uneventful pass on 18 January 2025. In DVSA practice, a same-day pass and fail with no defects is consistent with a vehicle being presented before a repair was completed on a previously failed item, with the subsequent re-test then passing once the work was carried out. The absence of any advisory notes across the most recent three test cycles suggests that, at the point of presentation, this Civic was not exhibiting measurable wear items within MOT thresholds. Against a 17-year vehicle age, the recorded mileage of 113,779 miles equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 6,693 miles, which sits squarely within typical parameters for a car of this vintage and is neither low enough to raise concerns about extended standing periods nor high enough to suggest sustained heavy use. There are no significant gaps in the MOT history shown, and the mileage trajectory from year to year cannot be confirmed from the entries provided, as only a single reading accompanies each test. Mechanically, this rate of use is the kind of profile that tends to keep consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and drive belts cycling through wear at a steady pace, while preventing the kind of seal and gasket deterioration associated with vehicles left idle for prolonged spells. For a prospective buyer, the lack of recorded advisories means the test history provides no direct steer toward any particular component, so attention on a physical inspection should fall on areas most prone to age-related deterioration on a high-mileage Civic of this generation. The rear suspension beam, trailing arms, and their associated bushes are known wear points on this platform and should be examined for perished rubber, cracking, or any longitudinal play when the rear is rocked. The front lower ball joints and front wishbone bushes are also susceptible to wear, and any knocking or vague response from the front end over uneven surfaces would warrant further investigation. Brake discs and pads, both front and rear, should be checked for lipping, surface corrosion, and remaining friction material, as 113,000 miles is well within the range where a full brake refurbishment may be due. A test drive should focus on any steering wander, pulling under braking, or vibration through the steering wheel, which could point to worn front components or warped brake discs. Listen for any clonking from the rear on transition over speed humps, as this is the classic symptom of a fatigued rear beam bush on this chassis. The engine should be observed for any visible oil seepage from the rocker cover gasket and from the area around the crankshaft pulley, both of which are recognised age-related leak points on Honda K-series units. Finally, inspect the underside, paying particular attention to the subframe mounting points, floor pans, and brake and fuel lines for any surface corrosion, given that an original 2009 car of this mileage will have faced multiple British winters of road salt exposure.