2010 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · SL60 KXM

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance trend shows a worrying pattern of reactive mechanical attention. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 87,966 miles, it failed that same test initially due to multiple lighting and mechanical defects. The persistence of pitted brake discs and suspension wear across 2024 and 2025 suggests that the owner is only addressing faults once they trigger an MOT failure, rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 16 years old, the recorded mileage of 87,966 miles represents a low average of approximately 5,500 miles per year. This low usage pattern is evident in the gap of 7,936 miles covered between September 2023 and September 2024, and another 5,690 miles between 2024 and 2025. However, low mileage on an older Honda Civic often correlates with accelerated degradation of rubber components and environmental corrosion, which is consistent with the structural issues identified in the record. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the offside rear integral body structure. Although the tester noted corrosion at the axle mounting that does not yet reduce structural rigidity, this area is prone to rapid deterioration if left untreated by rust. The buyer should also examine the rear brake assembly, as the record notes binding brakes and pitted discs in 2025, indicating a potentially seized caliper or poor component quality that could compromise braking performance. The suspension system also requires close scrutiny. The recurrence of deteriorated dust covers on the nearside front upper anti-roll bar and previously damaged shock absorber casings indicates that components are reaching the end of their service life. Given the history of worn inner tyres in 2024, a check for alignment issues and uneven wear is necessary to ensure that the low mileage has not masked underlying geometry faults or worn bushings.