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Honda Civic

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,204 cc

L15 NEFMOT history

L15 NEF is a grey diesel Honda Civic first used on 3 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 155,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

L15 NEF grey Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
155,797 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 NEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,204 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 NEF was last recorded at 155,797 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 2,159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
153,638 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,159 miles
Average per year
8,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,797 miles
  • 2025 – 153,638 miles
  • 2024 – 150,782 miles
  • 2023 – 148,131 miles
  • 2022 – 144,897 miles
  • 2021 – 140,287 miles
  • 2020 – 136,338 miles
  • 2019 – 129,751 miles
  • 2018 – 122,434 miles
  • 2017 – 108,186 miles
  • 2016 – 94,712 miles
  • 2015 – 80,181 miles
  • 2014 – 65,452 miles
  • 2013 – 52,492 miles
  • 2012 – 38,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,797 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear underside of vehicle corroded

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.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,797 miles (+2,159)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    155,797 miles
    Test number
    557872194082
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear underside of vehicle corroded
  2. Pass153,638 miles (+2,856)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    153,638 miles
    Test number
    577578023602
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass150,782 miles (+2,651)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    150,782 miles
    Test number
    540132857214
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass148,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    148,131 miles
    Test number
    992998053455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail148,131 miles (+3,234)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,131 miles
    Test number
    276768541451
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass144,897 miles (+4,610)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    144,897 miles
    Test number
    427999424484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,287 miles (+3,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    140,287 miles
    Test number
    305981869564
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass136,338 miles (+6,587)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    136,338 miles
    Test number
    721295762490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass129,751 miles (+7,317)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    129,751 miles
    Test number
    307782293784
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass122,434 miles (+14,248)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    122,434 miles
    Test number
    962952436398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,186 miles (+13,474)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,186 miles
    Test number
    245380465030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,712 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    94,712 miles
    Test number
    163859367794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner shoulder
  13. Fail94,712 miles (+14,531)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,712 miles
    Test number
    795148505578
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner shoulder
  14. Pass80,181 miles (+14,729)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,181 miles
    Test number
    295582065084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,452 miles (+12,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,452 miles
    Test number
    236759954075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass52,492 miles (+13,523)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,492 miles
    Test number
    579250763088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,969 miles
    Test number
    667565142048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 NEF

Does L15 NEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 NEF is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 NEF?
The MOT on L15 NEF is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 NEF done?
L15 NEF was recorded at 155,797 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 8,325 miles a year.
Has L15 NEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 NEF has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L15 NEF 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 L15 NEF find?
L15 NEF passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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