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Honda Civic

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,590 cc

997 HYWMOT history

997 HYW is a blue petrol Honda Civic first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 129,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

997 HYW blue Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Honda Civic, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
129,089 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
997 HYW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

997 HYW was last recorded at 129,089 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 4,161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,928 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,161 miles
Average per year
5,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,089 miles
  • 2024 – 124,928 miles
  • 2023 – 120,118 miles
  • 2022 – 114,463 miles
  • 2021 – 107,461 miles
  • 2020 – 104,608 miles
  • 2019 – 101,981 miles
  • 2017 – 101,968 miles
  • 2016 – 101,737 miles
  • 2015 – 97,189 miles
  • 2014 – 86,695 miles
  • 2013 – 78,847 miles
  • 2012 – 66,983 miles
  • 2011 – 60,651 miles
  • 2010 – 52,574 miles
  • 2009 – 46,506 miles
  • 2008 – 40,310 miles
  • 2007 – 33,704 miles
  • 2006 – 27,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,089 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear fuel filler pipes corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear wiper missing

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Wiper Arm Missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,089 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    129,089 miles
    Test number
    207523019564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel filler pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper missing

  2. Fail129,088 miles (+4,160)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,088 miles
    Test number
    980599363101
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight condensation (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel filler pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper missing

  3. Pass124,928 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    124,928 miles
    Test number
    912320707788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel filler pipes corroded

  4. Fail124,927 miles (+4,809)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,927 miles
    Test number
    677746357444
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight imballance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side light dull
    • AdvisoryRear fuel filler pipes corroded

  5. Pass120,118 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    120,118 miles
    Test number
    158882629100
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Filler Pipe
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper Arm Missing

  6. Fail120,083 miles (+5,620)1 major2 repaired1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,083 miles
    Test number
    962659667673
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rubber separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid at calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill soft
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill soft
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel filler pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper arm missing
    • AdvisoryCat heatshield loose

  7. Pass114,463 miles2 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,463 miles
    Test number
    519636629801
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear connection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear connection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slightly foggy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAbs lamp came on during brake test then went off and stayed off
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer sills at rear quite rusty

  8. Fail114,463 miles (+7,002)2 repaired2 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,463 miles
    Test number
    902873429345
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear connection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear connection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slightly foggy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAbs lamp came on during brake test then went off and stayed off
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer sills at rear quite rusty

  9. Pass107,461 miles (+2,853)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,461 miles
    Test number
    107471468976
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAbs light came on during brake test then went out and stayed out

  10. Pass104,608 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,608 miles
    Test number
    737993331456
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail104,608 miles (+2,627)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,608 miles
    Test number
    927806195616
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass101,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,981 miles
    Test number
    443928641012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,980 miles (+12)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,980 miles
    Test number
    392404006206
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass101,968 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,968 miles
    Test number
    310430456266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFootbrake slightly spongy

  15. Fail101,968 miles (+231)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,968 miles
    Test number
    196399575824
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFootbrake slightly spongy

  16. Pass101,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    101,737 miles
    Test number
    816772676097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail101,737 miles (+4,548)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,737 miles
    Test number
    886532204949
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass97,189 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    97,189 miles
    Test number
    290556071977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened slight play on bal ljoint (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened slight play on ball joint (2.4.G.1)

  19. Fail97,189 miles (+10,494)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,189 miles
    Test number
    458146515919
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened slight play on bal ljoint (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened slight play on ball joint (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass86,695 miles (+7,848)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    86,695 miles
    Test number
    839770814201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear reg plate delaminated slightly

  21. Pass78,847 miles (+11,864)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,847 miles
    Test number
    296494623201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,983 miles (+6,332)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    66,983 miles
    Test number
    106964832429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,651 miles (+8,077)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    60,651 miles
    Test number
    495598331085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,574 miles (+6,068)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,574 miles
    Test number
    724840240074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,506 miles (+6,196)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    46,506 miles
    Test number
    403923839094
    • NoteN/s/f wiper rubber torn slightly
    • NoteRear wiper rubber torn

  26. Pass40,310 miles (+6,606)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    40,310 miles
    Test number
    112782538096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,704 miles (+6,489)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    33,704 miles
    Test number
    683000417010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    27,215 miles
    Test number
    364936516047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 997 HYW

What vehicle is registration 997 HYW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 997 HYW on a blue petrol Honda Civic first used on 31 Jan 2003. 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 997 HYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 997 HYW is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on 997 HYW?
The MOT on 997 HYW is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 997 HYW done?
997 HYW was recorded at 129,089 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 5,154 miles a year.
Has 997 HYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 997 HYW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 997 HYW 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 997 HYW find?
997 HYW passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded; offside rear upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play, and 3 more.

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