Honda Civic
Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,396 cc
K20 MEFMOT history
K20 MEF is a silver petrol Honda Civic first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 62,259 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 62,259 mi
- At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,424 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K20 MEF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Civic
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,396 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K20 MEF was last recorded at 62,259 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 1,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 60,830 miles · 24 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,429 miles
- Average per year
- 1,424 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 62,259 miles
- 2025 – 60,830 miles
- 2024 – 58,966 miles
- 2023 – 55,379 miles
- 2022 – 54,801 miles
- 2021 – 53,737 miles
- 2020 – 52,859 miles
- 2019 – 51,477 miles
- 2018 – 49,947 miles
- 2017 – 49,091 miles
- 2016 – 47,438 miles
- 2015 – 46,062 miles
- 2014 – 44,571 miles
- 2013 – 43,195 miles
- 2012 – 41,570 miles
- 2011 – 40,487 miles
- 2010 – 39,873 miles
- 2009 – 39,419 miles
- 2008 – 37,872 miles
- 2007 – 35,655 miles
- 2006 – 33,844 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oli leak from engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass62,259 miles (+1,429)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 62,259 miles
- Test number
- 791264898312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,830 miles (+1,864)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 60,830 miles
- Test number
- 992325849021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,966 miles (+3,587)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 58,966 miles
- Test number
- 926738877740
- AdvisoryVehicle has underseal underneath
Pass55,379 miles (+578)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 55,379 miles
- Test number
- 737600350256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,801 miles (+1,064)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 54,801 miles
- Test number
- 492880326949
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside floor area has slight corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front floor area has slight corrosion
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass53,737 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 53,737 miles
- Test number
- 816867000385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,737 miles (+878)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,737 miles
- Test number
- 197677928251
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass52,859 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 52,859 miles
- Test number
- 570382018707
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOli leak from engine
Fail52,859 miles (+1,382)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,859 miles
- Test number
- 308900929062
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOli leak from engine
Pass51,477 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 51,477 miles
- Test number
- 123282765426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,477 miles (+1,530)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,477 miles
- Test number
- 626404742838
- 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))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass49,947 miles (+856)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 49,947 miles
- Test number
- 544077832398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,091 miles (+1,653)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2018
- Odometer
- 49,091 miles
- Test number
- 230376653665
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,438 miles (+1,376)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2017
- Odometer
- 47,438 miles
- Test number
- 274856593474
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass46,062 miles (+1,491)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2016
- Odometer
- 46,062 miles
- Test number
- 867046525115
- NoteOil leak
Pass44,571 miles (+1,376)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2015
- Odometer
- 44,571 miles
- Test number
- 408957024108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,195 miles (+1,625)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2014
- Odometer
- 43,195 miles
- Test number
- 215048723466
- NoteOil leak
Pass41,570 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2013
- Odometer
- 41,570 miles
- Test number
- 156750332198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,570 miles (+1,083)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,570 miles
- Test number
- 697430132137
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass40,487 miles (+614)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2012
- Odometer
- 40,487 miles
- Test number
- 466530031190
- NotePlastic covers on sills cannot check perscribed area
Pass39,873 miles (+454)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2011
- Odometer
- 39,873 miles
- Test number
- 223573030409
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front tyres and o/s/r tyre perished
- NoteBoth front wiper blades split
Pass39,419 miles (+1,547)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2010
- Odometer
- 39,419 miles
- Test number
- 671074539170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,872 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,872 miles
- Test number
- 722729828195
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass37,872 miles (+2,217)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2009
- Odometer
- 37,872 miles
- Test number
- 763629228157
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass35,655 miles (+1,811)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2008
- Odometer
- 35,655 miles
- Test number
- 792993027127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,844 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2007
- Odometer
- 33,844 miles
- Test number
- 172260336176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K20 MEF
- Does K20 MEF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K20 MEF is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K20 MEF?
- The MOT on K20 MEF is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K20 MEF done?
- K20 MEF was recorded at 62,259 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 1,424 miles a year.
- Has K20 MEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K20 MEF has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on K20 MEF 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 MEF find?
- K20 MEF passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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