RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Honda Civic Sport Vtec reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·3,541 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.
93%
Average for its agepass first time (up to 3 years)
Average for its age · beats 78% of peers
In line
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
3,541 tests · fleet 89%
93%
Where the Civic Sport Vtec fails
Suspension100
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres98
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on emissions & leaks, identification, road wheels.
Share of up to 3 years Honda Civic Sport Vtec MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
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).
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