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Honda Civic

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,204 cc

L26 BAAMOT history

L26 BAA is a grey diesel Honda Civic first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 164,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2025.

L26 BAA grey Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2026
Mileage
164,826 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 BAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,204 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 BAA was last recorded at 164,826 miles on 4 Mar 2025, 6,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,652 miles · 7 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
6,174 miles
Average per year
8,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,826 miles
  • 2024 – 158,652 miles
  • 2023 – 140,557 miles
  • 2022 – 130,921 miles
  • 2021 – 127,428 miles
  • 2020 – 124,949 miles
  • 2019 – 116,845 miles
  • 2018 – 107,271 miles
  • 2017 – 100,160 miles
  • 2016 – 90,158 miles
  • 2015 – 79,471 miles
  • 2014 – 77,491 miles
  • 2013 – 70,101 miles
  • 2012 – 58,302 miles
  • 2011 – 46,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,826 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays slightly loose

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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To all flexi hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,826 miles (+6,174)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    164,826 miles
    Test number
    182494040257
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays slightly loose

  2. Pass158,652 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    158,652 miles
    Test number
    474791537131
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail158,652 miles (+18,095)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,652 miles
    Test number
    946065420882
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass140,557 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    140,557 miles
    Test number
    529040990611
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To all flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail140,553 miles (+9,632)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,553 miles
    Test number
    412625575234
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To all flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass130,921 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    130,921 miles
    Test number
    682421510416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail130,912 miles (+3,484)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,912 miles
    Test number
    853590994486
    • DangerousRear Axle deformed and unserviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass127,428 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,428 miles
    Test number
    137108488251
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail127,428 miles (+2,479)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,428 miles
    Test number
    313049383521
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen low pressure (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass124,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    124,949 miles
    Test number
    486181838531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail124,949 miles (+8,104)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,949 miles
    Test number
    936760822197
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass116,845 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    116,845 miles
    Test number
    204887539112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail116,845 miles (+9,574)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,845 miles
    Test number
    695324665583
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass107,271 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,271 miles
    Test number
    637540570649
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail107,271 miles (+7,111)4 failures2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,271 miles
    Test number
    910831834102
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mill (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass100,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,160 miles
    Test number
    662515257445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail100,160 miles (+10,002)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,160 miles
    Test number
    874033469905
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass90,158 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,158 miles
    Test number
    231908829848
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  19. Fail90,158 miles (+10,687)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,158 miles
    Test number
    552391729180
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  20. Pass79,471 miles (+1,980)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,471 miles
    Test number
    556950375027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,491 miles (+7,390)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    77,491 miles
    Test number
    377418824321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,101 miles (+11,799)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    70,101 miles
    Test number
    856266963106
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass58,302 miles (+11,461)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,302 miles
    Test number
    246350062121
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass46,841 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,841 miles
    Test number
    796106771129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L26 BAA

Does L26 BAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L26 BAA expired on 6 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L26 BAA?
The MOT on L26 BAA expired on 6 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L26 BAA done?
L26 BAA was recorded at 164,826 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2025, an average of 8,617 miles a year.
Has L26 BAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 BAA has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L26 BAA 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 L26 BAA find?
L26 BAA passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside outer position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, and 3 more.

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