2002 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · RF52 AYS
2002 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 94,363 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,363 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF52 AYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
- 94,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF52 AYS 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 (RF52 AYS) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RF52 AYS Mileage History
- 14/07/202388,036 mi
- 14/07/202388,036 mi
- 30/07/202491,379 mi+3,343 mi
- 21/07/202594,363 mi+2,984 mi
- 21/07/202594,363 mi
Average of roughly 3,132 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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