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Honda Civic

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

L23 PTEMOT history

L23 PTE is a red petrol Honda Civic first used on 31 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 150,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

L23 PTE red Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
150,832 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 PTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 PTE was last recorded at 150,832 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 2,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,420 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,412 miles
Average per year
6,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,832 miles
  • 2025 – 148,420 miles
  • 2024 – 144,499 miles
  • 2023 – 140,212 miles
  • 2022 – 133,615 miles
  • 2021 – 130,644 miles
  • 2020 – 130,636 miles
  • 2019 – 119,554 miles
  • 2018 – 109,999 miles
  • 2016 – 104,107 miles
  • 2015 – 100,005 miles
  • 2014 – 98,100 miles
  • 2013 – 83,760 miles
  • 2012 – 71,043 miles
  • 2011 – 57,315 miles
  • 2010 – 45,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,832 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,832 miles (+2,412)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    150,832 miles
    Test number
    553654682831
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  2. Pass148,420 miles (+3,921)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    148,420 miles
    Test number
    591810551418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass144,499 miles (+4,287)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    144,499 miles
    Test number
    223806133053
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass140,212 miles (+6,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    140,212 miles
    Test number
    877378236159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass133,615 miles (+2,971)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    133,615 miles
    Test number
    732542894301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass130,644 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    130,644 miles
    Test number
    986830834551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported pipe / hose fitted incorrectly at axle guide. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  7. Fail130,636 miles (+11,082)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,636 miles
    Test number
    435764336582
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases first silencer deteriorated / holed (under offside floor.) (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x 'D' bushes worn.... (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront NOTE; NEARSIDE FRONT SPRING looks like a lowering spring / 2 coils close together ---- offside looks standard type........
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported pipe and flexi' routed incorrectly at axle guide...... (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  8. Pass119,554 miles (+9,555)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,554 miles
    Test number
    628799054130
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass109,999 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    109,999 miles
    Test number
    757105769469
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail109,928 miles (+1,053)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,928 miles
    Test number
    586716574997
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (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 Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail108,875 miles (+4,768)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,875 miles
    Test number
    333359540669
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes held secure with cable ties

  12. Pass104,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    104,107 miles
    Test number
    862392244699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail104,107 miles (+4,102)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,107 miles
    Test number
    485821640273
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass100,005 miles (+1,905)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    100,005 miles
    Test number
    345331165025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,100 miles (+5,261)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    98,100 miles
    Test number
    857245944338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,839 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    92,839 miles
    Test number
    369984734014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail92,839 miles (+9,079)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,839 miles
    Test number
    699711434002
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOne rear exhaust mount corroded and not attached

  18. Pass83,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,760 miles
    Test number
    916053543178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail83,760 miles (+12,717)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,760 miles
    Test number
    438053143128
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass71,043 miles (+13,728)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,043 miles
    Test number
    747437052164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,315 miles
    Test number
    809647981075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,315 miles (+12,198)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,315 miles
    Test number
    729145981064
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass45,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,117 miles
    Test number
    454596840090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 PTE

Does L23 PTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 PTE is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 PTE?
The MOT on L23 PTE is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 PTE done?
L23 PTE was recorded at 150,832 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 6,550 miles a year.
Has L23 PTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 PTE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on L23 PTE 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 L23 PTE find?
L23 PTE passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 2 more.

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