2017 Honda Civic Type R 2.0L Petrol · PO17 KNA
2017 Honda Civic Type R (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Aug 2017. Recorded mileage 36,441 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC TYPE R
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,441 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PO17 KNA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 36,441 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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PO17 KNA 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 2017 Honda Civic Type R (PO17 KNA) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
PO17 KNA Mileage History
- 14/07/202211,859 mi
- 25/07/202318,644 mi+6,785 mi
- 13/07/202424,500 mi+5,856 mi
- 23/07/202530,704 mi+6,204 mi
- 23/07/202636,441 mi+5,737 mi
Average of roughly 6,107 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Honda Honda Civic Type R (FK2)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Track-Day Wear on Front Brakes, Tyres and BodyworkModerate
The FK2 is a 306bhp front-drive car that owners enjoy using hard, and its consumables pay the price. RAC Drive's used review warns that extensive track use shows up as graunching, glazed front brake pads, and Get Car Wise's FK2 guide says to look for exactly the same evidence - brake dust, worn discs and uneven tyre wear - before buying. Its intercooler also loses efficiency after a few hard laps, so the ECU pulls timing and the car feels slower until it cools, which is why many tracked examples have an aftermarket front-mount unit bolted on. Budget for brakes and tyres as consumables, not repairs.
- First-to-Second Gear Crunch and Clutch Wear on Remapped CarsModerate
Two complaints dominate FK2 owner forums. The first is a crunch when changing quickly from first to second - RAC Drive's used review calls it the most common issue and advises checking it cold on a test drive. The second is clutch life: Get Car Wise's FK2 guide explains the stock clutch is well matched to standard power, but a Stage 1 remap taking the car beyond 350bhp leaves it slipping under hard acceleration, with a very high bite point as the giveaway. A slipping clutch means a full replacement with a flywheel skim, so an unknown history can turn a bargain into a £1,500 job.
- Helical Limited-Slip Differential Chatter and Low-Speed BindingModerate
The FK2 Civic Type R transmits 306bhp through the front wheels via a mechanical helical limited-slip differential. At low speeds on full steering lock—such as manoeuvring in tight car parks or performing three-point turns—the internal helical gears can generate audible clicking, clunking, or binding chatter. While minor chattering is a known characteristic of mechanical helical differentials, aggressive track driving, improper transmission oil viscosity, or neglected MTF (manual transmission fluid) change intervals lead to accelerated gear face wear, requiring an expensive differential rebuild.
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