Honda Civic: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 6.8% of Honda Civic MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1999, 2003 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 6,631 | 9.2% |
| 1998 | 8,103 | 9.3% |
| 1999 | 11,156 | 9.5% |
| 2003 | 59,977 | 10.6% |
| 2012 | 77,947 | 5.5% |
| 2014 | 82,192 | 3.7% |
| 2015 | 84,612 | 3.7% |
| 2016 | 90,148 | 3.4% |
| 2018 | 74,644 | 2.5% |
| 2019 | 55,626 | 2.4% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.