2014 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · RV14 KPU

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the most recent inspection indicates a slight decline in preventative maintenance standards. After three consecutive years of clean passes between 2022 and 2024, the June 2025 test at 80,189 miles flagged two defects regarding the offside rear tyre. The tester identified both perishing and cracking alongside edge wear reaching the legal limit, suggesting a recent lapse in monitoring basic consumable condition. The mileage pattern is consistent with low-intensity usage for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per annum. There is a notable gap of 11,877 miles between the 2021 test at 64,411 miles and the 2022 test at 76,284 miles, representing a period of higher activity compared to the subsequent years. Since 2022, the accumulation has stabilized to roughly 4,000 miles per year, which generally reduces the mechanical stress on the drivetrain and suspension components. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rubber components, as the 2025 advisory on tyre perishing indicates that the car may sit for extended periods, leading to age-related degradation despite low mileage. Inspect the suspension bushes and mounts for signs of cracking, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from dry rot. While the MOT history shows no structural corrosion or recurring brake failures, checking the brake discs for pitting and seized calipers is essential to ensure the low-use pattern has not compromised the hydraulic system.