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AB09 OWL

2010 Honda Civic

Red Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,665 mi
Last recorded102,665 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Honda Civic69,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB09 OWL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 102,665 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 94,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing low and unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 83,921 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 83,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 70,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 54,170 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 52,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 52,298 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 43,129 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 43,129 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 36,228 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Jun 2018 36,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jun 2017 30,198 miles

Both rear tyres loosing shape on inside edges

Pass 7 Jul 2016 25,099 miles

Vehicle emissions are too low to be tested

Pass 13 Jul 2015 21,599 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 14,343 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 11,744 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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AB09 OWL is a 2010 Honda Civic in Red with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 69,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB09 OWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 16 years old, this Honda Civic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AB09 OWL is a 2010 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 November 2010.

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