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Honda Civic

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

K20 SOWMOT history

K20 SOW is a black petrol Honda Civic first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 109,779 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2025.

K20 SOW black Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
109,779 km
At MOT on 24 Dec 2025
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
128 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 SOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 SOW was last recorded at 109,779 km on 24 Dec 2025, 2,709 km more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Feb 2022: 107,049 km, lower than 156,629 km on 11 Jul 2019.

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
107,070 km · 14 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
2,709 km
Average per year
128 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,779 km
  • 2022 – 107,070 km
  • 2019 – 156,629 km
  • 2009 – 107,645 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,779 km
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear seats missing
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion brake discs

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 2 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,779 km (+2,709)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    109,779 km
    Test number
    200959045125
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats missing
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion brake discs
  2. Pass107,070 km (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    107,070 km
    Test number
    280837016155
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear seats and corresponding belts removed
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  3. Fail107,049 km (-49,580)2 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,049 km
    Test number
    739567132643
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported all four brake flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  4. Pass156,629 km
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    156,629 km
    Test number
    676073986107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,261 miles (+17,282)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    154,261 miles
    Test number
    456315047001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,979 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    136,979 miles
    Test number
    957888148499
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside front and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)
  7. Pass107,645 km6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    107,645 km
    Test number
    832882629103
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front seats have slight movemeont
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn close to limit and edges worn low
    • NoteRear discs worn slightly

Questions about K20 SOW

Does K20 SOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K20 SOW is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K20 SOW?
The MOT on K20 SOW is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K20 SOW done?
K20 SOW was recorded at 109,779 km at its MOT on 24 Dec 2025, an average of 128 km a year.
Has K20 SOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 SOW has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on K20 SOW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Feb 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K20 SOW find?
K20 SOW passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust noisy; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear seats missing, and 1 more.

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