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HONDA CIVIC

BRONZE · PETROL · 2009 · 1,339cc

🇬🇧UK
SL09LUD
report date: 2026-10-23
infoGeneral Information
MakeHONDA
ModelCIVIC
ColourBRONZE
Year of manufacture2009
Fuel typePETROL
Wheelplan2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration01 Apr 2009
Vehicle age17 years
Type approvalM1
Date of last V5C issued24 Jul 2025
Marked for exportNo
Ownership stabilityRecent acquisition
Estimated current ownership1.3 years
local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption
Engine capacity1,339 cc
Fuel typePETROL
COâ‚‚ emissions (official)132 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)~52 MPG
Environmental rating2/10
ULEZ & Environmental ComplianceLikely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost~£707
0 – 100 A 101 – 120 BC 121 – 140 DE ◀ This vehicle (132g/km) 141 – 165 FG 166 – 185 HI 186 – 225 JK 225+ L
assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT
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✓ Taxed Tax due: 01 Jan 2027
verified
✓ MOT Valid Expires: 29 Apr 2027
eco
ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown
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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: SL09LUD
188
days (29 Apr 2027)
70
days (01 Jan 2027)
RegistrationSL09LUD
MOT status✓ Valid
MOT expiry date29 Apr 2027
MOT days remaining188 days
Tax statusTaxed
Tax due date01 Jan 2027
Tax days remaining70 days
V5C last issued24 Jul 2025
Marked for exportNo
ULEZ complianceLikely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcomeLikely to Require Attention
Service reminder1359 miles in ~3 months
psychologyAI & Advanced Insights
AI Buyer Risk IndicatorcancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer RecommendationPoor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition RatingVery Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating2.3 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction83% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT OutcomeLikely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail TrendWorsening
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)Near class average
MOT History Score20/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score68/100 — High Risk
Data Confidence Score95%
Vehicle Transparency Score100/100
Vehicle Usage PatternStandard
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost~£1,547 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost~£707
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost~£840
Future Repair & Defect PredictionSuspension & Steering, Brakes, Lighting / Electrical, Structural Corrosion
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner IndicatorNot indicated
Est. Remaining Lifetime~13.4 years (at current mileage rate)
summarizeAI Vehicle Summary
AI-Generated Summary HONDA CIVIC (2009), BRONZE, PETROL, 1,339cc. Has completed 24 MOT tests, with a 67% pass rate (16 passed, 8 failed). Recorded 76,931 miles, averaging 5,437 miles/yr. 1 dangerous defect recorded across all tests. 36 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 23/100 (Very Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
historyMOT History Summary
MOT expiry date2027-04-29
MOT pass rate
67%
Tests passed16
Tests failed8
Dangerous defects (total)1
Major defects (total)10
Minor defects (total)0
Advisory items (total)36
Pass / Fail trendWorsening
vs. UK class averageNear class average
fact_checkFull MOT History (24 Tests)
MOT #24 2026-04-30 09:58
Test number: 361211992774
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 29 Apr 2027
Odometer: 76,931 MI
Items: 6
  • Advisory Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory front brake discs show wear
  • Advisory Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • Advisory front headlamps misty
  • Advisory reaR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SHOW CORROSION
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £765 – £2,660
MOT #23 2026-04-30 09:58
Test number: 363232791105
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 76,931 MI
Items: 7
  • Advisory Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory front brake discs show wear
  • Advisory Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • Advisory front headlamps misty
  • Advisory reaR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SHOW CORROSION
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £815 – £2,960
MOT #22 2025-03-13 10:09
Test number: 234241254483
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 13 Mar 2026
Odometer: 74,514 MI
Items: 5
  • Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • Advisory Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • Advisory Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £440 – £1,470
MOT #21 2024-03-14 16:44
Test number: 909517528673
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 13 Mar 2025
Odometer: 68,064 MI
Items: 1
  • Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £80 – £200
MOT #20 2024-03-14 16:44
Test number: 781873967682
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 68,064 MI
Items: 4
  • Advisory Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • Advisory Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • Advisory Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £300 – £960
MOT #19 2023-03-14 18:01
Test number: 165489104446
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 13 Mar 2024
Odometer: 62,171 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #18 2023-03-14 18:01
Test number: 448393126756
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 62,171 MI
Items: 1
  • Advisory Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £80 – £400
MOT #17 2023-03-09 15:41
Test number: 906949040766
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 62,160 MI
Items: 11
  • Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • Advisory VSA light on
  • Advisory TPMS light on
  • Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • Major Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • Major Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak central exhaust (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommended replacing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • Dangerous Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £955 – £3,440
MOT #16 2022-03-11 17:21
Test number: 516536646150
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 12 Mar 2023
Odometer: 54,719 MI
Items: 4
  • Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £540 – £1,560
MOT #15 2022-03-10 12:44
Test number: 566699199033
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 54,683 MI
Items: 9
  • Major Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • Major Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • Major Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements stickers (0.1 (d))
  • Major Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements stickers (0.1 (d))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £790 – £3,060
MOT #14 2021-03-08 16:45
Test number: 891593318995
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 12 Mar 2022
Odometer: 46,848 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #13 2021-03-07 12:34
Test number: 407266842395
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 46,848 MI
Items: 1
  • Major Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £80 – £200
MOT #12 2020-03-03 12:53
Test number: 877698290129
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 12 Mar 2021
Odometer: 44,775 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #11 2019-03-06 14:00
Test number: 903577209226
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 12 Mar 2020
Odometer: 39,835 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #10 2018-02-22 14:39
Test number: 438568710633
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 12 Mar 2019
Odometer: 35,560 MI
Items: 2
  • Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £175 – £450
MOT #9 2017-03-06 15:19
Test number: 570101540238
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 12 Mar 2018
Odometer: 31,589 MI
Items: 1
  • Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (3.5.1g)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £115 – £270
MOT #8 2016-03-09 16:49
Test number: 476804349056
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 12 Mar 2017
Odometer: 28,075 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #7 2015-03-04 15:29
Test number: 787993965067
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 12 Mar 2016
Odometer: 24,033 MI
Items: 2
  • Advisory Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  • Advisory both rear tyres perishing.
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £110 – £480
MOT #6 2015-03-03 14:29
Test number: 306962365046
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 24,022 MI
Items: 4
  • Fail Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  • Advisory Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  • Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  • Advisory both rear tyres perishing.
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £210 – £1,080
MOT #5 2014-03-06 11:46
Test number: 485455664083
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 12 Mar 2015
Odometer: 19,001 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #4 2013-03-13 10:20
Test number: 936762273047
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 12 Mar 2014
Odometer: 14,716 MI
Items: 3
  • Advisory both rear brake discs corroded
  • Advisory n/s/f tyre tread, low outer edge.
  • Advisory Nail in nearside rear tyre
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £320 – £850
MOT #3 2012-05-09 08:52
Test number: 319210332109
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 10,435 MI
Items: 1
  • Advisory Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300
MOT #2 2012-05-09 08:52
Test number: 649090632100
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 08 May 2013
Odometer: 10,435 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #1 2012-03-06 18:03
Test number: 799376462072
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 05 Mar 2013
Odometer: 9,240 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
speedMileage Check
Odometer unitmiles
Mileage registrations24
First registration2012-03-06
Last registration2026-04-30
Latest reading76,931 miles
Annual avg (est.)5,437 mi/yr
vs UK averageBelow average
% of UK avg77%
Mileage growth trendConsistent use
Wear level65% — High Wear
Odometer consistency✓ Consistent
mileage ↑ vehicle age →
Registration #12012-03-069,240 miles
Registration #22012-05-0910,435 miles
Registration #32012-05-0910,435 miles
Registration #42013-03-1314,716 miles
Registration #52014-03-0619,001 miles
Registration #62015-03-0324,022 miles
Registration #72015-03-0424,033 miles
Registration #82016-03-0928,075 miles
Registration #92017-03-0631,589 miles
Registration #102018-02-2235,560 miles
Registration #112019-03-0639,835 miles
Registration #122020-03-0344,775 miles
Registration #132021-03-0746,848 miles
Registration #142021-03-0846,848 miles
Registration #152022-03-1054,683 miles
Registration #162022-03-1154,719 miles
Registration #172023-03-0962,160 miles
Registration #182023-03-1462,171 miles
Registration #192023-03-1462,171 miles
Registration #202024-03-1468,064 miles
Registration #212024-03-1468,064 miles
Registration #222025-03-1374,514 miles
Registration #232026-04-3076,931 miles
Registration #242026-04-3076,931 miles
infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.
list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories
âš  Top Defects (Failures)
Exhaust System×2
ABS System×1
Windscreen×1
Brake Pads×1
Coil Spring×1
ℹ Top Advisories
Brake Discs×8
Tyres×5
Suspension×4
Brake Pads×4
Coil Spring×4
handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions
checklistMOT Preparation Advice
build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity
dangerous
Dangerous Defects
£115 – £270
1 defect found
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Major Defects
£740 – £3,400
10 defects found
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Advisory Items
£3,930 – £12,500
36 items noted
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All-Time Total Est.
£5,825 – £20,340
Across all MOT tests
today
Latest MOT Est.
£765 – £2,660
Most recent test
info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.
trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation
Est. Market Value
£600
Based on age, mileage & condition
Annual Depreciation
£81
~14% per year
Running Cost / yr
£1,547
Fuel + maintenance est.
Vehicle Age
17
years old
info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.