2019 Honda Civic 1.5L Petrol · YH68 PPR

The vehicle remains roadworthy as of its most recent MOT on 2026-02-13, where it passed despite two minor advisories — a child seat obstructing adult seatbelt inspection and rear tyres showing cracking or perishing. However, the failure recorded on the same day, just hours earlier, reveals a concerning pattern: the same rear tyres and brake pads were flagged as worn or damaged, indicating either a rushed repair or a persistent maintenance gap. The trend is worsening — the rear brakes were already near wear limit in 2023, and now they’ve reached the point of failure, suggesting the previous owner may have deferred critical servicing. The fact that the same tyres were flagged twice in one day implies either a lack of attention to tread depth or a failure to replace them before the test. Mileage progression shows a steady climb from 34,238 miles in 2023 to 76,416 miles in 2026 — roughly 10,900 miles per year, which is within the expected range for a 7-year-old vehicle. The gap between the 2025-02-12 and 2026-02-13 tests is exactly one year, with no recorded defects in between, suggesting the car was maintained adequately during that period. However, the jump from 63,305 miles in 2025 to 76,416 miles in 2026 — over 13,000 miles in 12 months — is notable. That’s more than the average annual figure and may indicate heavier usage or a period of neglect between tests, especially since the rear tyres and brakes failed so close to the next MOT. Buyers should inspect the rear suspension components closely — particularly the bushes and coil springs — as worn rear brakes often accompany degraded suspension geometry. The rear tyres, already cracked or perishing, should be replaced immediately, as they’re a safety-critical component and likely to fail again under load. The front brakes were flagged as thin in 2023, so a full brake system inspection — including calipers, discs, and fluid — is advisable. There’s no evidence of structural corrosion or exhaust emissions issues in the record, but the repeated tyre and brake failures suggest the previous owner may have prioritised cost over safety. A pre-purchase inspection should include a full brake system test, tyre tread depth and sidewall condition, and a check for any binding or uneven wear in the rear suspension.