Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Honda Civic Sport I Mmd CVT?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Honda Civic Sport I Mmd CVT?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Honda Civic Sport I Mmd CVT?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Honda Civic Sport I Mmd CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 486 vehicles, the 2022 Honda Civic Sport I Mmd CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 97.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Honda Civic Sport I Mmd CVT?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Civic Sport I Mmd CVT (2022)

486 real MOT outcomes analysed • 97.8% first-time pass rate

2022 Honda Civic Sport I Mmd CVT

CarHunch analysed 486 real MOT records for the 2022 Honda Civic Sport I Mmd CVT. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 486 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2022 Honda Civic Sport i-MMD CVT is exceptionally reliable, with a 95.6% first-time pass rate that sits 15.6 percentage points above the UK average—this is genuinely impressive for a three-year-old model. Dangerous defects are virtually non-existent at just 0.6%, so you're not looking at safety concerns here.

These cars are running at sensible mileage for their age (median 21,958 miles), which helps explain why failures average only 0.04 per vehicle and advisories hover at a mild 0.4. Before buying, do a pre-purchase inspection focused on the CVT transmission's service history, since that's the one component where real-world reliability data matters more than MOT results alone.

The 2022 Honda Civic Sport I Mmd CVT passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (97.8% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

97.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

0.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.04

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

22k

Middle half: 15k–28k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 97.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 486 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 486 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,728 Honda Civic Sport I Mmd CVT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 25.6%

699

Blue 21.8%

594

White 19.8%

540

Black 19%

518

Red 13.8%

377

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Honda Civic Sport I Mmd CVT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

21,958

typical

14,984

low mileage

27,677

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Honda Civic Sport I Mmd CVT vehicles fall between 14,984 and 27,677 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,984 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 14,984–27,677 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Honda Civic Sport I Mmd CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 37,363 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.04

Avg failures per vehicle

0.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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