2005 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · RL54 BVK
2005 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 109,642 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL54 BVK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 109,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL54 BVK 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 2005 Honda Civic (RL54 BVK) between March 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (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 rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
RL54 BVK Mileage History
- 06/03/2023100,883 mi
- 08/03/2024103,562 mi+2,679 mi
- 06/03/2025107,371 mi+3,809 mi
- 23/07/2026109,641 mi+2,270 mi
- 24/07/2026109,642 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,588 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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