2022 Honda Civic — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,487 MOT tests, the 2022 Honda Civic recorded a 96.0% pass rate. That is 4.0 percentage points better than small family cars of a similar age, which fail at 8.0%. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (2.3%) and tyres (2.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and washers — wipers alone was recorded 20 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 16.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 2.3% | 34 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.3% | 34 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 15 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.4% | 6 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 4 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.2% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 20 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 18 |
| 3 | Washers | 16 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 7 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 6 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 5 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 16.5% | 245 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.4% | 65 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.8% | 56 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.9% | 28 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 15 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 3 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,148 | 3.5% |
| 30-60k | 326 | 5.8% |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 1,156 | 3.2% |
| Petrol | 331 | 6.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Civic
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 2.3% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (2.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (2.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (1.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Honda Civics pass their MOT?
96.0% of the 1,487 2022 Honda Civic MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Honda Civic?
Visibility, recorded in 2.3% of tests, followed by tyres (2.3%).
Does the 2022 Civic get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.5% in the 0-30k band to 5.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,487 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.