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Honda Civic

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,493 cc

L22 REAMOT history

L22 REA is a silver petrol Honda Civic first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 97,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2026
Mileage
97,046 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 REA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,493 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 REA was last recorded at 97,046 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
96,795 miles · 5 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
251 miles
Average per year
1,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,046 miles
  • 2024 – 96,795 miles
  • 2023 – 95,751 miles
  • 2022 – 95,670 miles
  • 2021 – 94,920 miles
  • 2020 – 94,555 miles
  • 2019 – 93,713 miles
  • 2018 – 92,648 miles
  • 2017 – 91,756 miles
  • 2016 – 90,540 miles
  • 2015 – 88,919 miles
  • 2014 – 87,783 miles
  • 2013 – 86,077 miles
  • 2012 – 83,985 miles
  • 2011 – 83,276 miles
  • 2010 – 81,815 miles
  • 2009 – 79,732 miles
  • 2008 – 76,986 miles
  • 2007 – 74,704 miles
  • 2006 – 73,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,046 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mount bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat mountings corroded but not excessively
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryClutch reservoir below minimum

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,046 miles (+251)2 minor21 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    97,046 miles
    Test number
    846501065117
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mount bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat mountings corroded but not excessively
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch reservoir below minimum

  2. Pass96,795 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,795 miles
    Test number
    967963967936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail96,795 miles (+1,044)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,795 miles
    Test number
    174207559624
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass95,751 miles (+81)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,751 miles
    Test number
    120461826688
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arms covered in surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass95,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,670 miles
    Test number
    233053418968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

  6. Fail95,670 miles (+750)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,670 miles
    Test number
    711182409049
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass94,920 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,920 miles
    Test number
    461383336597
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Fail94,920 miles (+365)4 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,920 miles
    Test number
    764648627361
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass94,555 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,555 miles
    Test number
    941398854603
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded FUEL NECK
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail94,555 miles (+842)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,555 miles
    Test number
    472362365440
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded FUEL NECK
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass93,713 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    93,713 miles
    Test number
    488340450880
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Fail93,713 miles (+1,065)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,713 miles
    Test number
    166319071673
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Pass92,648 miles (+892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    92,648 miles
    Test number
    139656363185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass91,756 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    91,756 miles
    Test number
    276416766966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail91,756 miles (+1,216)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,756 miles
    Test number
    663941593794
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE BADLY PERISHED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass90,540 miles (+1,621)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,540 miles
    Test number
    908310179190
    • AdvisoryNSF / OSF/OSR TYRES PERISHED (BADLY CRACKED)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass88,919 miles (+57,462)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    88,919 miles
    Test number
    448574945011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll tyres cracking/perished

  18. Pass31,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    31,457 miles
    Test number
    859351445028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,916 miles (+1,133)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,916 miles
    Test number
    909151745056
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll tyres cracking/perished

  20. Pass87,783 miles (+1,706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    87,783 miles
    Test number
    488303084044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass86,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    86,077 miles
    Test number
    917332653076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail86,077 miles (+2,092)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,077 miles
    Test number
    889031453092
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass83,985 miles (+709)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    83,985 miles
    Test number
    445563052011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,276 miles (+1,461)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    83,276 miles
    Test number
    716817241098
    • NoteRear tyres cracking on sidewalls

  25. Pass81,815 miles (+2,083)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    81,815 miles
    Test number
    882442780036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass79,732 miles (+2,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    79,732 miles
    Test number
    411588479094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass76,986 miles (+2,282)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    76,986 miles
    Test number
    123474248016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass74,704 miles (+1,469)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    74,704 miles
    Test number
    580357937085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres age cracked

  29. Pass73,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    73,235 miles
    Test number
    622650116032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 REA

Does L22 REA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L22 REA expired on 12 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L22 REA?
The MOT on L22 REA expired on 12 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L22 REA done?
L22 REA was recorded at 97,046 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 1,216 miles a year.
Has L22 REA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 REA has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L22 REA 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 L22 REA find?
L22 REA passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects and 21 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 20 more.

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