Honda Civic Sport Vtec reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 3,541 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 3,541 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 93% of Honda Civic Sport Vtec cars aged up to 3 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 89% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on emissions & leaks and identification.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Civic Sport Vtec tends to fail
Share of Honda Civic Sport Vtec cars aged up to 3 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on emissions & leaks, identification, road wheels.
Common questions
Is the Honda Civic Sport Vtec reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Honda Civic Sport Vtec is about average for its age: 93% of examples aged up to 3 years pass first time, against a 89% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 78% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Honda Civic Sport Vtec?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Honda Civic Sport Vtec in 2024: up to 3 years, 93%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Honda Civic Sport Vtec MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Honda Civic Sport Vtec versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).