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2005 Honda Civic 2.0L Petrol · RF55 KUG

RF55 KUG

2005 Honda Civic (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 151,650 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026.

Make & Model
HONDA CIVIC
Year / Origin
2005 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 20 Aug 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
151,650 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 20 Aug 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1998cc
Mechanical Assessment

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P1: A consistent pattern of clean roadworthiness defines this vehicle, with five consecutive years of MOT results showing no recorded defects or advisories, most recently evidenced by a passing result on 21 August 2025. This indicates a highly stable mechanical history regarding the primary safety and environmental components inspected during the testing process. P2: The recorded mileage of 151,650 miles reflects a steady and predictable usage profile for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 7,221 miles annually. This level of accumulation is consistent with typical long-term ownership and avoids the mechanical extremes of either excessive high-mileage strain or the potential seal and gasket issues often associated with vehicles that undergo long periods of inactivity. P3: Because the MOT history is devoid of any recorded advisories regarding suspension linkages, brake lines, or subframe corrosion, the vehicle presents a very strong paper profile. To validate this, a test drive should focus on detecting any subtle mechanical changes, such as knocks or clunks from the suspension over bumps or a pull in the steering, which could indicate wear in the bushes or ball joints. Additionally, inspect the engine bay for any signs of oil misting and check the brake pedal for any sponginess or judder to ensure the mechanical reality aligns with the clean inspection record. Wait, check the opening again. A consistent pattern..." is fine. Check "The most recent MOT..." constraint. I used "most recently evidenced by..." which is allowed as it's not the start of the sentence/paragraph. Check "The vehicle most recently passed..." constraint. Not used. Check "No generic lectures". I'm not explaining why things happen, just what to check. One more check on the mileage: 151,650 / 21 = 7,221. Correct. Final Text Construction: A consistent pattern of clean roadworthiness defines this vehicle, with five consecutive years of MOT results showing no recorded defects or advisories, most recently evidenced by a passing result on 21 August 2025. This indicates a highly stable mechanical history regarding the primary safety and environmental components inspected during the testing process. The recorded mileage of 151,650 miles reflects a steady and predictable usage profile for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 7,221 miles annually. This level of accumulation is consistent with typical long-term ownership and avoids the mechanical extremes of either excessive high-mileage strain or the potential seal and gasket issues often associated with vehicles that undergo long periods of inactivity. Because the MOT history is devoid of any recorded advisories regarding suspension linkages, brake lines, or subframe corrosion, the vehicle presents a very strong paper profile. To validate this, a test drive should focus on detecting any subtle mechanical changes, such as knocks or clunks from the suspension over bumps or a pull in the steering, which could indicate wear in the bushes or ball joints. Additionally, inspect the engine bay for any signs of oil misting and check the brake pedal for any sponginess or judder to ensure the mechanical reality aligns with the clean inspection record. Wait, I should make sure I don't use "The vehicle most recently passed" or "The most recent MOT test on..." at the start. My start: "A consistent pattern..." (Pass) My content: Based on DVSA (Pass) My terminology: (Pass) My formatting: Plain text, 3 paragraphs (Pass) One detail: The prompt asks to "Lead with the defining mechanical takeaway... if the record is clean, open with its track record of roadworthiness". I have done this. Final check on "No generic automotive lectures": I mentioned checking for oil misting and suspension.
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RF55 KUG Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
  • 151,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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RF55 KUG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Honda Civic (RF55 KUG) between August 2021 and August 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

RF55 KUG Mileage History

  1. 31/08/2021129,317 mi
  2. 30/08/2022135,979 mi+6,662 mi
  3. 06/09/2023142,057 mi+6,078 mi
  4. 28/08/2024147,855 mi+5,798 mi
  5. 21/08/2025151,650 mi+3,795 mi

Average of roughly 5,622 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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60
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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