2005 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · SL05 BBU
2005 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 101,802 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,802 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SL05 BBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2026
- 101,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL05 BBU 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 (SL05 BBU) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2026 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: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
SL05 BBU Mileage History
- 23/03/202493,467 mi
- 17/03/202597,432 mi+3,965 mi
- 18/03/202597,432 mi
- 02/04/2026101,802 mi+4,370 mi
- 03/04/2026101,802 mi
Average of roughly 4,109 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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