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2001 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · SM51 ABK

SM51 ABK

2001 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 81,008 miles. MOT expired on 18 Nov 2022.

Make & Model
HONDA CIVIC
Year / Origin
2001 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 18 Nov 2022
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 Nov 2022)
Recorded Mileage
81,008 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 18 Nov 2022
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 Nov 2022
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
1590cc
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SM51 ABK Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2021
  • 81,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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SM51 ABK Mileage History

  1. 18/11/202181,006 mi
  2. 19/11/202181,008 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 688 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

SM51 ABK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 18:08
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Honda Civic (SM51 ABK) between November 2021 and November 2021.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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