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Honda Civic

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,339 cc

L1 XAFMOT history

L1 XAF is a blue petrol Honda Civic first used on 24 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

L1 XAF blue Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Honda Civic, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
120,046 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,932 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 XAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,339 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 XAF was last recorded at 120,046 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 16,673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,373 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
16,673 miles
Average per year
7,932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,046 miles
  • 2024 – 103,373 miles
  • 2023 – 87,401 miles
  • 2022 – 72,262 miles
  • 2021 – 60,979 miles
  • 2020 – 57,909 miles
  • 2019 – 54,865 miles
  • 2018 – 48,938 miles
  • 2017 – 42,403 miles
  • 2016 – 36,950 miles
  • 2015 – 30,688 miles
  • 2014 – 26,542 miles
  • 2013 – 21,276 miles
  • 2012 – 16,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,046 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth headlights slightly deteriorated
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates are deteriorating.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades are smearing, but not badly enough to fail.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front track rod end boots perished

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front track rod end boots perished

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates are deteriorating.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,046 miles (+16,673)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    120,046 miles
    Test number
    842564341018
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass103,373 miles (+1)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    103,373 miles
    Test number
    977782439734
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades are smearing, but not badly enough to fail. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front track rod end boots perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front track rod end boots perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates are deteriorating. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates are deteriorating. (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail103,372 miles (+15,971)4 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,372 miles
    Test number
    604561956192
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ARB drop link upper ball joint dust boot is split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades are smearing, but not badly enough to fail. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front track rod end boots perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front track rod end boots perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates are deteriorating. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates are deteriorating. (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass87,401 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    87,401 miles
    Test number
    473874606432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail87,400 miles (+15,138)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,400 miles
    Test number
    605023369781
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass72,262 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    72,262 miles
    Test number
    182673154300
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Fail72,262 miles (+11,283)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,262 miles
    Test number
    300400778917
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass60,979 miles (+3,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,979 miles
    Test number
    420523046291
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass57,909 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    57,909 miles
    Test number
    260650325270
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Fail57,909 miles (+3,044)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,909 miles
    Test number
    806721281331
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass54,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,865 miles
    Test number
    892518071777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,865 miles (+5,927)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,865 miles
    Test number
    913207420079
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass48,938 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,938 miles
    Test number
    173320304748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear BRAKE DISC LIPPED THIN
    • AdvisoryNearside WIPER BLADE SPLIT
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front WIPER BLADE SPLIT
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear BRAKE DISC THIN LIPPED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail48,938 miles (+6,535)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,938 miles
    Test number
    162067536035
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear BRAKE DISC LIPPED THIN
    • AdvisoryNearside WIPER BLADE SPLIT
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front WIPER BLADE SPLIT
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear BRAKE DISC THIN LIPPED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass42,403 miles (+5,453)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    42,403 miles
    Test number
    284747546308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake discs worn lipped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn lipped

  16. Pass36,950 miles (+6,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    36,950 miles
    Test number
    818591044864
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades split on ends but still clearing screen

  17. Pass30,688 miles (+4,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    30,688 miles
    Test number
    366960035826
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever cracked on end but not yet broken off

  18. Pass26,542 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    26,542 miles
    Test number
    616772084247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail26,537 miles (+5,261)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,537 miles
    Test number
    876811184215
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass21,276 miles (+4,818)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    21,276 miles
    Test number
    975880883248
    • NoteSmall bulge in o/s/r tyre

  21. Pass16,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    16,458 miles
    Test number
    729889782231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail16,458 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,458 miles
    Test number
    326679582475
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L1 XAF

Does L1 XAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 XAF is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L1 XAF?
The MOT on L1 XAF is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 XAF done?
L1 XAF was recorded at 120,046 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 7,932 miles a year.
Has L1 XAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 XAF has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L1 XAF 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 L1 XAF find?
L1 XAF passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: both headlights slightly deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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