2010 Honda Civic 1.3L Petrol · PF10 DMV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with an improving trend in maintenance discipline. The most recent test conducted in January 2026 at 104,783 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the previous owner addressed the mechanical issues identified in prior years. This represents a significant improvement over the January 2024 failure where the car was rejected due to brake wear, lighting faults, and exhaust leaks. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. Between January 2023 and January 2026, the car covered 27,191 miles, suggesting regular and predictable use rather than long periods of stagnation. This steady usage is generally beneficial for rubber components and suspension bushings which can dry out if a car sits too long, though the total mileage puts the vehicle at a stage where age-related component degradation begins to require proactive replacement. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system, as history shows a recurring pattern of wear. The 2023 and 2024 tests both flagged thin pads and pitted discs on both the front and rear axles. While the 2026 pass suggests these were replaced, the buyer must verify the current thickness of the rotors and check for any uneven wear or binding calipers that might persist. The exhaust leak noted in 2024 should also be double-checked to ensure the manifold or primary downpipe has not developed secondary fractures. Given the previous advisories regarding uneven tyre wear in 2023, an inspection of the front suspension geometry and bushes is necessary to ensure the alignment remains true. The Civic of this era requires a close look at the chassis for structural corrosion, particularly along the sills and rear arches, although the MOT record does not highlight structural failures. The overall data suggests an owner who is now responding to faults once they are identified during annual testing.