HONDA CIVIC SR VTEC MOT pass rate
95.0% of 4,235 HONDA CIVIC SR VTEC MOT tests pass.
The CIVIC SR VTEC passes its MOT 95.0% of the time — well above the average across all HONDA models, which sits at 79.4%.
The HONDA CIVIC SR VTEC passes its MOT 95.0% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 96.3% at 0–3 years to 94.0% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 96.3% | 1,874 | 21,048 miles |
| 3–6 years | 94.0% | 2,361 | 26,081 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the HONDA CIVIC SR VTEC
The most common reason the HONDA CIVIC SR VTEC fails its MOT is visibility — present in 38.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Does not clear the windscreen effectively".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 38.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 25.8% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 21.1% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 14.5% | Too high |
| Identification of the vehicle | 4.4% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Suspension | 0.8% | Has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.5% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.5% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 0.3% | Fixing missing |
Related HONDA models
- HONDA JAZZ — 80.4% pass rate
- HONDA CIVIC — 75.1% pass rate
- HONDA CR-V — 81.2% pass rate
- HONDA HR-V — 91.1% pass rate
- HONDA ACCORD — 69.8% pass rate
- HONDA INSIGHT — 79.8% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the HONDA CIVIC SR VTEC?
- 95.0% of HONDA CIVIC SR VTEC MOT tests pass, based on 4,235 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the HONDA CIVIC SR VTEC?
- The most common reason the HONDA CIVIC SR VTEC fails its MOT is visibility — present in 38.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Does not clear the windscreen effectively".
- Does this show the HONDA CIVIC SR VTEC's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the HONDA service history guide for how to check and keep one.