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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Honda Civic Sport Vtec. Check any Civic Sport Vtec by registration number below.

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96.1%

Avg Pass Rate

+7.8%

vs Honda Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Honda Civic Sport Vtec — MOT Reliability Overview

The Honda Civic Sport Vtec has an average MOT pass rate of 96.1%, which is 7.8 percentage points above the Honda brand average of 88.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Civic Sport Vtec is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Honda Civic Sport Vtec fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. If you are preparing your Civic Sport Vtec for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Honda Civic Sport Vtec, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Honda Civic Sport Vtec performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 3,609 vehicles

95.4%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

4.8%

Mileage at 3yr

37k mi

2020

Based on 308 vehicles

95.8%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

4.4%

Mileage at 3yr

37k mi

0

Based on 201 vehicles

97.0%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Mileage at 5yr

22k mi

Top MOT Failures — Honda Civic Sport Vtec

The most common reasons a Honda Civic Sport Vtec fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.9%
2

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.6%
3

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

0.9%
4

A tyre seriously damaged

0.6%
5

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

0.4%
Honda Civic Sport Vtec Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

1.7%

Front Offside

1.6%

Front

1.1%

Other Honda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Honda models.

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97.3% pass rate

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88.5% pass rate

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79.2% pass rate

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94.9% pass rate

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96.2% pass rate

Honda @ 125

94.1% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Honda Civic Sport Vtec

Honda Civic Sport Vtec — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Honda Civic Sport Vtec MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda Civic Sport Vtec?
The average MOT pass rate for the Honda Civic Sport Vtec is 96.1% compared to the Honda average of 88.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda Civic Sport Vtec?
The most common MOT failures on the Honda Civic Sport Vtec are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.9%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.6%), a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (0.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Honda Civic Sport Vtec reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 96.1%, the Honda Civic Sport Vtec is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Honda Civic Sport Vtec?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Honda Civic Sport Vtec?
Typical mileage for the Honda Civic Sport Vtec: 37,441 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Civic Sport Vtec to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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