2007 Honda Civic 1.8L Diesel · SW57 CWU

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 9 December 2025 at 120,390 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable but reveals a reactive pattern of repairs followed by immediate passes. In both November 2024 and December 2025, the car failed the test just days before a successful retest. This suggests the previous owner addresses mechanical faults only when necessary to pass the legal inspection, rather than performing proactive preventative mechanical maintenance. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 120,390 miles represents an annual average of approximately 6,336 miles, which aligns with low-to-moderate usage patterns. The data shows consistent movement over recent years, with 2,870 miles covered between December 2023 and November 2024, and another 3,225 miles between November 2024 and December 2025. This steady accumulation indicates the vehicle is not sitting stationary for long periods, which generally benefits the health of various rubber components, seals, and brakes. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and suspension components, as the MOT record does not specify the reasons for the two recent failures. Given the age of this Honda Civic, close attention to corrosion on the sills, rear wheel arches, and mounting points is essential. You should also check for excessive play in suspension bushes and the condition of the brake discs and calipers to ensure that the recent failures were related to simple consumable items rather than deeper mechanical degradation or structural rot.