Honda Civic
Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,339 cc
L18 GESMOT history
L18 GES is a black petrol Honda Civic first used on 12 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 49,363 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 49,363 mi
- At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,519 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 GES
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Civic
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,339 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 12 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 GES was last recorded at 49,363 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 2,806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 46,557 miles · 1 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,806 miles
- Average per year
- 2,519 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 49,363 miles
- 2024 – 46,557 miles
- 2023 – 44,599 miles
- 2022 – 41,621 miles
- 2021 – 38,835 miles
- 2020 – 36,356 miles
- 2019 – 32,874 miles
- 2018 – 29,132 miles
- 2017 – 25,636 miles
- 2016 – 23,838 miles
- 2015 – 21,464 miles
- 2014 – 17,560 miles
- 2013 – 15,143 miles
- 2012 – 13,328 miles
- 2011 – 11,779 miles
- 2010 – 9,843 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass49,363 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront panel cross member corroded
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by trailing arm mount
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 9 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass49,363 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 49,363 miles
- Test number
- 138423065749
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront panel cross member corroded
Fail49,361 miles (+2,804)1 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,361 miles
- Test number
- 379319844288
- MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront panel cross member corroded
Pass46,557 miles (+1)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 46,557 miles
- Test number
- 885658305550
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail46,556 miles (+1,957)4 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,556 miles
- Test number
- 276876182182
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass44,599 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 44,599 miles
- Test number
- 781264190516
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Front Mounting Bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Front Mounting Bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail44,599 miles (+2,978)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,599 miles
- Test number
- 819486687113
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Front Mounting Bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Front Mounting Bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass41,621 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 41,621 miles
- Test number
- 390250958719
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront dash cam fitted to windscreen
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail41,620 miles (+2,785)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,620 miles
- Test number
- 526034472458
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements stickers attached (0.1 (d))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements stickers attached (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront dash cam fitted to windscreen
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass38,835 miles (+35)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 38,835 miles
- Test number
- 782947672035
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Fail38,800 miles (+2,444)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,800 miles
- Test number
- 391083621795
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Pass36,356 miles (+3,482)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 36,356 miles
- Test number
- 713834181880
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass32,874 miles (+3,742)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 32,874 miles
- Test number
- 609980292050
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass29,132 miles (+3,496)16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 29,132 miles
- Test number
- 553122120885
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailor arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake flexi ferrules corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailor arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake flexi ferrules
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass25,636 miles (+1,798)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 25,636 miles
- Test number
- 522179992666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,838 miles (+2,374)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 23,838 miles
- Test number
- 164671821330
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on lower suspension arm perished (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on lower suspension arm perished (2.4.G.2)
Pass21,464 miles (+3,904)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 21,464 miles
- Test number
- 425968815251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,560 miles (+2,417)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 17,560 miles
- Test number
- 268102594131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,143 miles (+1,815)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 15,143 miles
- Test number
- 425916193105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,328 miles (+1,549)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 13,328 miles
- Test number
- 705527302267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,779 miles (+1,936)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 11,779 miles
- Test number
- 599004311259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,843 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 9,843 miles
- Test number
- 872971020262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 GES
- Does L18 GES currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 GES is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 GES?
- The MOT on L18 GES is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 GES done?
- L18 GES was recorded at 49,363 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 2,519 miles a year.
- Has L18 GES ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 GES has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L18 GES 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 L18 GES find?
- L18 GES passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 11 advisories: front coil spring corroded both sides; front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.
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