2003 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · SA53 NAE
2003 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 113,019 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jun 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA53 NAE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/08/2025
- 113,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA53 NAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Honda Civic (SA53 NAE) between May 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))”.
SA53 NAE Mileage History
- 19/05/2022122,383 mi
- 11/05/202396,767 mi-25,616 mi
- 11/06/2024102,231 mi+5,464 mi
- 29/08/2025113,019 mi+10,788 mi
Average of roughly -2,855 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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