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Honda Civic

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

K20 FBCMOT history

K20 FBC is a black petrol Honda Civic first used on 24 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

K20 FBC black Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2024
Mileage
129,390 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 FBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

K20 FBC was last recorded at 129,390 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,127 miles · 5 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
263 miles
Average per year
6,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,390 miles
  • 2023 – 129,127 miles
  • 2022 – 124,943 miles
  • 2021 – 122,005 miles
  • 2020 – 119,715 miles
  • 2019 – 115,440 miles
  • 2018 – 108,789 miles
  • 2017 – 104,890 miles
  • 2016 – 94,623 miles
  • 2015 – 86,612 miles
  • 2014 – 81,437 miles
  • 2013 – 73,119 miles
  • 2012 – 61,653 miles
  • 2011 – 51,353 miles
  • 2010 – 40,778 miles
  • 2009 – 27,172 miles
  • 2008 – 19,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail129,390 miles
  • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 69% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousWires hanging near pedals
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail129,390 miles (+263)2 dangerous5 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,390 miles
    Test number
    778080822262
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 69% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousWires hanging near pedals
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass129,127 miles (+4,184)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    129,127 miles
    Test number
    708484843684
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass124,943 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    124,943 miles
    Test number
    900261690177
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and has play in the shock (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and has play in the shock (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubbers perished

  4. Fail124,943 miles (+2,938)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,943 miles
    Test number
    367832760114
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and has play in the shock (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and has play in the shock (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubbers perished

  5. Pass122,005 miles (+2,290)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,005 miles
    Test number
    192364822942
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass119,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    119,715 miles
    Test number
    718236720532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail119,715 miles (+4,275)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,715 miles
    Test number
    447363232985
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass115,440 miles (+6,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    115,440 miles
    Test number
    950661534904
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass108,789 miles (+3,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    108,789 miles
    Test number
    268371181232
    • AdvisoryBrake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

  10. Pass104,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    104,890 miles
    Test number
    750478787076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,890 miles (+10,267)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,890 miles
    Test number
    772701755351
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass94,623 miles (+8,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    94,623 miles
    Test number
    752383127419
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass86,612 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,612 miles
    Test number
    414804055177
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail86,612 miles (+5,175)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,612 miles
    Test number
    120754488636
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass81,437 miles (+8,318)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,437 miles
    Test number
    339502764421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,119 miles (+11,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    73,119 miles
    Test number
    809860453270
    • 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)

  17. Pass61,653 miles (+10,300)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    61,653 miles
    Test number
    688844342221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,353 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,353 miles
    Test number
    327700651470
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  19. Pass51,353 miles (+10,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,353 miles
    Test number
    755530651221
    • 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)

  20. Pass40,778 miles (+13,606)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    40,778 miles
    Test number
    612781380190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,172 miles (+467)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    27,172 miles
    Test number
    241316009462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail26,705 miles (+6,878)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,705 miles
    Test number
    462795189012
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  23. Pass19,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    19,827 miles
    Test number
    110768888485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K20 FBC

Does K20 FBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K20 FBC expired on 4 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K20 FBC?
The MOT on K20 FBC expired on 4 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K20 FBC done?
K20 FBC was recorded at 129,390 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 6,121 miles a year.
Has K20 FBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 FBC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on K20 FBC 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 K20 FBC find?
K20 FBC failed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 14 advisories: front brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 69%; wires hanging near pedals; battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit, and 18 more.

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