2010 Honda Civic 1.3L Petrol · WN10 EKW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in attention to preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in July 2025 at 87,978 miles, it had failed just three miles prior with multiple significant defects. This failure indicates that the previous owner neglected critical safety-related components until forced by the testing process. The transition from a clean record in 2024 to a multi-point failure in 2025 suggests a shift toward a reactive rather than proactive maintenance strategy. The mileage profile is notably low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. There is a visible gap in usage between 2022 and 2023, where the car covered only 6,001 miles in over fourteen months. This low mileage often explains the lack of heavy wear on drivetrain components seen in the 2024 test. However, low-distance use can lead to the degradation of rubber components and corrosion on stationary parts, which aligns with the suspension and brake issues noted in the 2025 report. A buyer must inspect the front suspension thoroughly, as the tester flagged worn suspension arm pins and bushes in July 2025. Although these did not result in excessive movement at the time, they represent a known wear point that will worsen. The braking system also requires scrutiny; both the nearside and offside rear inner brake discs were found to be seriously weakened during the last failure. Ensure these have actually been replaced with quality parts and are not showing signs of pitting. Additionally, the front tyres were noted as being worn to the legal limit and uneven on the edges, which may indicate an alignment issue or a simple lack of timely replacement.