Honda Civic I Vtec S (2014)
2014 Honda Civic I Vtec S
CarHunch analysed 122 real MOT records for the 2014 Honda Civic I Vtec S. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Honda Civic I-VTEC S passes its first MOT only 71.7% of the time, which is nearly 9 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful shortfall that suggests these cars arrive at their test less reliably prepared than most. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually absent (0%), so when failures do occur, they're typically minor issues rather than safety-critical problems.
The median mileage of 52,390 miles tells you these Civics are running light for their age, yet the average of 376,947 miles shows some severe outliers skewing the data—so check the specific mileage carefully when shopping. With barely any advisories logged (0.0 per vehicle) and just 0.15 failures on average, most cars that do pass are solid; before purchase, budget for a pre-buy inspection to catch any deferred maintenance that might be pushing them toward failure.
What to check before buying a 2014 Honda Civic I Vtec S
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (74%) | 90 | 97.2% | 0.2 |
| Petrol (26%) | 32 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Honda Civic I Vtec S vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 Honda Civic I Vtec S vehicles fall between 40,721 and 70,252 miles.
2014 Honda Civic I Vtec S — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 69 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 88% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
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