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Honda Civic

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

K20 VVTMOT history

K20 VVT is a grey petrol Honda Civic first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 69,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

K20 VVT grey Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
69,976 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

K20 VVT was last recorded at 69,976 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Mar 2015: 35,184 miles, lower than 116,601 miles on 28 Mar 2014.
  • 27 Mar 2017: 45,645 miles, lower than 127,676 miles on 24 Mar 2016.

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
69,844 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
132 miles
Average per year
2,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,976 miles
  • 2025 – 56,553 miles
  • 2024 – 56,517 miles
  • 2019 – 53,117 miles
  • 2018 – 49,670 miles
  • 2017 – 45,688 miles
  • 2016 – 127,676 miles
  • 2015 – 35,399 miles
  • 2014 – 116,601 miles
  • 2013 – 109,564 miles
  • 2012 – 98,139 miles
  • 2011 – 83,348 miles
  • 2010 – 68,872 miles
  • 2009 – 55,494 miles
  • 2008 – 40,289 miles
  • 2007 – 28,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,976 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.

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,976 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    69,976 miles
    Test number
    147330251916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail69,844 miles (+13,291)2 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,844 miles
    Test number
    990483523621
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass56,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    56,553 miles
    Test number
    928559370235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail56,547 miles (+30)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,547 miles
    Test number
    811558908906
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  5. Fail56,517 miles (+3,400)1 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,517 miles
    Test number
    192769133940
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp incorrect colour both (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass53,117 miles (+3,447)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,117 miles
    Test number
    180438058430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,670 miles (+3,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,670 miles
    Test number
    202344645307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  8. Pass45,688 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,688 miles
    Test number
    814468770535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail45,645 miles (-82,031)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,645 miles
    Test number
    948374044180
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. Pass127,676 miles (+92,277)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    127,676 miles
    Test number
    918986406050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,399 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,399 miles
    Test number
    576682385084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,184 miles (-81,417)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,184 miles
    Test number
    559772875074
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm 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)
  13. Pass116,601 miles (+7,037)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    116,601 miles
    Test number
    527227684076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,564 miles (+11,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    109,564 miles
    Test number
    198257273404
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
  15. Pass98,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    98,139 miles
    Test number
    456445252089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,139 miles (+14,791)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,139 miles
    Test number
    326162652083
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  17. Pass83,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    83,348 miles
    Test number
    835173551002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,348 miles (+14,476)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,348 miles
    Test number
    176673051093
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
  19. Pass68,872 miles (+13,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,872 miles
    Test number
    814184560030
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
  20. Pass55,494 miles (+15,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    55,494 miles
    Test number
    762275859083
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  21. Pass40,289 miles (+12,001)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,289 miles
    Test number
    730875468004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,288 miles
    Test number
    124716067000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K20 VVT

Does K20 VVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K20 VVT is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K20 VVT?
The MOT on K20 VVT is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K20 VVT done?
K20 VVT was recorded at 69,976 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 2,210 miles a year.
Has K20 VVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 VVT has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on K20 VVT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 13 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K20 VVT find?
K20 VVT passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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