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Honda Civic

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,396 cc

K20 EKCMOT history

K20 EKC is a red petrol Honda Civic first used on 25 Oct 1996. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 127,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

K20 EKC red Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
127,504 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 EKC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
25 Oct 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 EKC was last recorded at 127,504 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Mar 2014: 105,237 miles, lower than 105,750 miles on 1 Mar 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,115 miles · 29 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
389 miles
Average per year
3,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,504 miles
  • 2024 – 127,115 miles
  • 2023 – 126,899 miles
  • 2018 – 126,894 miles
  • 2016 – 112,691 miles
  • 2015 – 111,557 miles
  • 2014 – 105,237 miles
  • 2013 – 100,232 miles
  • 2012 – 95,147 miles
  • 2011 – 86,595 miles
  • 2010 – 78,606 miles
  • 2009 – 74,735 miles
  • 2008 – 70,398 miles
  • 2007 – 69,115 miles
  • 2006 – 68,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,504 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,504 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    127,504 miles
    Test number
    574253763640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,115 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    127,115 miles
    Test number
    128595256609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,899 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    126,899 miles
    Test number
    169974363396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,894 miles (+14,203)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    126,894 miles
    Test number
    166852385532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,691 miles (+370)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    112,691 miles
    Test number
    504977295754
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  6. Fail112,321 miles (+764)5 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,321 miles
    Test number
    886305627658
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  7. Pass111,557 miles (+6,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    111,557 miles
    Test number
    208408515496
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass105,237 miles (-513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,237 miles
    Test number
    389322964024
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  9. Fail105,750 miles (+5,518)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,750 miles
    Test number
    829920264064
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass100,232 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    100,232 miles
    Test number
    388947583007
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail100,232 miles (+5,085)5 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,232 miles
    Test number
    598516383031
    • FailureNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass95,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    95,147 miles
    Test number
    465261782041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,147 miles (+8,552)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,147 miles
    Test number
    879591182015
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass86,595 miles (+7,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    86,595 miles
    Test number
    615783631066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass78,606 miles (+3,871)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    78,606 miles
    Test number
    820204530059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,735 miles (+4,337)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    74,735 miles
    Test number
    982180349125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,398 miles (+1,283)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    70,398 miles
    Test number
    563179248175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    69,115 miles
    Test number
    632882927111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,114 miles (+1,054)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,114 miles
    Test number
    711822127162
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)

  20. Pass68,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    68,060 miles
    Test number
    534310536183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail68,057 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,057 miles
    Test number
    251580036486
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • 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 K20 EKC

Does K20 EKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K20 EKC is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on K20 EKC?
The MOT on K20 EKC 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 K20 EKC done?
K20 EKC was recorded at 127,504 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 3,052 miles a year.
Has K20 EKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 EKC has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on K20 EKC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K20 EKC find?
K20 EKC passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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