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Honda Civic

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

494 YTDMOT history

494 YTD is a red petrol Honda Civic first used on 9 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

494 YTD red Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Honda Civic, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
124,625 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
494 YTD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

494 YTD was last recorded at 124,625 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 4,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,575 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,050 miles
Average per year
6,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,625 miles
  • 2025 – 120,575 miles
  • 2024 – 114,474 miles
  • 2023 – 106,090 miles
  • 2022 – 97,870 miles
  • 2021 – 93,538 miles
  • 2020 – 92,624 miles
  • 2019 – 83,582 miles
  • 2018 – 74,661 miles
  • 2017 – 66,755 miles
  • 2016 – 53,660 miles
  • 2015 – 52,415 miles
  • 2014 – 48,587 miles
  • 2013 – 39,298 miles
  • 2012 – 31,192 miles
  • 2011 – 26,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,625 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,625 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    124,625 miles
    Test number
    500278382180
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail124,625 miles (+4,050)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,625 miles
    Test number
    774078840034
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass120,575 miles2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    120,575 miles
    Test number
    739219903113
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp and bumper corner showing damage
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail120,575 miles (+8)1 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,575 miles
    Test number
    618860873441
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp and bumper corner showing damage
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail120,567 miles (+6,093)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,567 miles
    Test number
    864621106114
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Head light Damaged. light has been adjusted to its maximum level to be with limits.. recommend repair need
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides have been over heating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass114,474 miles (+8,384)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    114,474 miles
    Test number
    963901216225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  7. Pass106,090 miles (+8,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    106,090 miles
    Test number
    933496431150
    • AdvisoryHead light aims poor

  8. Pass97,870 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,870 miles
    Test number
    527820935153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,828 miles (+4,290)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,828 miles
    Test number
    964108274728
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass93,538 miles (+914)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,538 miles
    Test number
    273750220077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass92,624 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    92,624 miles
    Test number
    182687200114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,379 miles (+8,797)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,379 miles
    Test number
    600060180924
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight aim on lowest limits
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTested wet

  13. Pass83,582 miles (+8,921)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,582 miles
    Test number
    412482412473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,661 miles (+7,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,661 miles
    Test number
    636193209263
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted.

  15. Pass66,755 miles (+13,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,755 miles
    Test number
    219811922043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass53,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,660 miles
    Test number
    650233726998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,660 miles (+1,245)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,660 miles
    Test number
    430447980704
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass52,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    52,415 miles
    Test number
    589689835294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,415 miles (+3,828)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,415 miles
    Test number
    307589835491
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass48,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,587 miles
    Test number
    336699704256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,587 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,587 miles
    Test number
    857379904284
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNSF tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOSF tyre wearing on inner edge

  22. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    248243413201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,298 miles (+8,106)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,298 miles
    Test number
    969790913212
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass31,192 miles (+4,200)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    31,192 miles
    Test number
    769764512285
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass26,992 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,992 miles
    Test number
    305587531489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 494 YTD

What vehicle is registration 494 YTD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 494 YTD on a red petrol Honda Civic first used on 9 Sept 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 494 YTD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 494 YTD is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 494 YTD?
The MOT on 494 YTD is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 494 YTD done?
494 YTD was recorded at 124,625 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 6,707 miles a year.
Has 494 YTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 494 YTD has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on 494 YTD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 494 YTD find?
494 YTD passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn, and 5 more.

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