2002 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · RF02 LMV
2002 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 102,883 miles. MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,883 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF02 LMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/12/2025
- 102,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF02 LMV 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 2002 Honda Civic (RF02 LMV) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))”.
RF02 LMV Mileage History
- 13/12/202394,223 mi
- 19/12/202394,275 mi+52 mi
- 08/12/202498,352 mi+4,077 mi
- 10/12/202498,352 mi
- 14/12/2025102,883 mi+4,531 mi
Average of roughly 4,321 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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