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Honda Civic

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

K20 EXJMOT history

K20 EXJ is a red petrol Honda Civic first used on 22 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 128,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2026.

K20 EXJ red Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
128,881 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 EXJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 EXJ was last recorded at 128,881 miles on 15 Mar 2026, 12,447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jan 2020: 90,835 miles, lower than 98,017 miles on 10 Jan 2020.

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
116,434 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,447 miles
Average per year
5,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,881 miles
  • 2024 – 116,434 miles
  • 2023 – 107,661 miles
  • 2022 – 99,927 miles
  • 2020 – 94,138 miles
  • 2019 – 81,055 miles
  • 2018 – 78,346 miles
  • 2016 – 72,675 miles
  • 2015 – 67,987 miles
  • 2014 – 63,504 miles
  • 2013 – 58,354 miles
  • 2012 – 52,934 miles
  • 2011 – 45,663 miles
  • 2010 – 39,970 miles
  • 2009 – 33,703 miles
  • 2008 – 27,046 miles
  • 2007 – 20,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,881 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CHASSIS LEG JOINER FOR FT TO REARS AND NSF (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing UNEVEN WEAR PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,881 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    128,881 miles
    Test number
    977719135696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CHASSIS LEG JOINER FOR FT TO REARS AND NSF (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing UNEVEN WEAR PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail128,881 miles (+12,447)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,881 miles
    Test number
    588693915295
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CHASSIS LEG JOINER FOR FT TO REARS AND NSF (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing UNEVEN WEAR PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass116,434 miles (+8,773)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    116,434 miles
    Test number
    758885493232
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass107,661 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    107,661 miles
    Test number
    606510118037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail107,657 miles (+3,324)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,657 miles
    Test number
    933114514445
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  6. Pass104,333 miles (+16)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,333 miles
    Test number
    117451481956
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge skimmed on inner side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge skimmed on inner side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCar is covered with underseal paint cover

  7. Fail104,317 miles (+4,390)1 dangerous13 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,317 miles
    Test number
    705015187253
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass99,927 miles (+5,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,927 miles
    Test number
    861490219770
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass94,138 miles (+3,303)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,138 miles
    Test number
    347943441113
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass90,835 miles (-7,182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,835 miles
    Test number
    666445611027
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail98,017 miles (+16,962)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,017 miles
    Test number
    708303623569
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill area (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill area (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHead lights coated in substance off the road
    • AdvisorySub frame and suspension corroded

  12. Pass81,055 miles (+2,709)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,055 miles
    Test number
    416506205315
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass78,346 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,346 miles
    Test number
    306555057341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail78,346 miles (+5,671)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,346 miles
    Test number
    975583357532
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass72,675 miles (+4,688)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    72,675 miles
    Test number
    849998593457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass67,987 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    67,987 miles
    Test number
    138057753803
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail67,987 miles (+4,483)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,987 miles
    Test number
    212910415241
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass63,504 miles (+3)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,504 miles
    Test number
    689884064302
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front position lamp bulbs seem to be of a different type
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly cracked/perishing

  19. Fail63,501 miles (+5,147)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,501 miles
    Test number
    948946654348
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir filter box insecure under bonnet

  20. Pass58,354 miles (+5,420)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    58,354 miles
    Test number
    475374153306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCat heat shield corroded insecure
    • NoteCorrosion started on rear brake discs
    • NoteMiddle to rear exhaust joint to rear section very badly corroded
    • NoteRear silenscer bracket broken
    • NoteSome shoulder wear inner edges front tyres
    • NoteTears nearside front and rear wiper blades

  21. Pass52,934 miles (+7,271)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    52,934 miles
    Test number
    589509842390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,663 miles (+5,693)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    45,663 miles
    Test number
    449616831310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,970 miles (+6,267)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,970 miles
    Test number
    471038730364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,703 miles (+6,657)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    33,703 miles
    Test number
    454868549380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,046 miles (+6,458)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,046 miles
    Test number
    793825058326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    20,588 miles
    Test number
    380736157309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K20 EXJ

Does K20 EXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K20 EXJ is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K20 EXJ?
The MOT on K20 EXJ is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K20 EXJ done?
K20 EXJ was recorded at 128,881 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2026, an average of 5,941 miles a year.
Has K20 EXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 EXJ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K20 EXJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K20 EXJ find?
K20 EXJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis leg joiner for ft to rears and nsf; nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 2 more.

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