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AD51 VVT

2001 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

121,309 mi
Last recorded121,309 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Civic76,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 VVT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2025 121,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 120,678 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 97,096 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

whole underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 24 Nov 2020 96,741 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 96,739 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 95,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crash bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 95,994 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crash bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 94,962 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 94,962 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 May 2017 92,933 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just passed test

o/s/r parking brake poor efficiency

Fail 8 May 2017 92,909 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only cable not moving (3.1.2)

Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Central Rear where centre and back box join the bolts very badly corroded about to break

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage weak in operation (2.7.4)

Offside Rear child seat fiffed

Fail 5 May 2017 92,881 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only cable not moving (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Central Rear where centre and back box join the bolts very badly corroded about to break

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage weak in operation (2.7.4)

Offside Rear child seat fiffed

Pass 1 Jun 2016 89,900 miles

Balance rubber on nearside front driveshaft starting to split.

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion [Behind rear bumper not within prescribed area.] (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 May 2016 89,899 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Balance rubber on nearside front driveshaft starting to split.

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion [Behind rear bumper not within prescribed area.] (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 85,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 81,939 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 75,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2012 72,003 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2012 71,972 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion present on all four brake discs

Pass 7 May 2011 69,089 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 May 2010 65,459 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 57,175 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 8 May 2008 45,933 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight damage to n.s.r. tyre side wall

Fail 4 Sep 2007 38,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 38,746 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,025 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 28,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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AD51 VVT is a 2001 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2001 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 76,164 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD51 VVT, 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 25 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD51 VVT is a 2001 Honda Civic, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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