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Honda Civic

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,590 cc

L26 SMTMOT history

L26 SMT is a silver petrol Honda Civic first used on 27 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

L26 SMT silver Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
91,505 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 SMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 SMT was last recorded at 91,505 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 4,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,389 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,116 miles
Average per year
4,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,505 miles
  • 2024 – 87,389 miles
  • 2023 – 80,250 miles
  • 2022 – 76,898 miles
  • 2021 – 73,810 miles
  • 2020 – 66,325 miles
  • 2019 – 60,245 miles
  • 2018 – 54,951 miles
  • 2017 – 50,113 miles
  • 2016 – 46,679 miles
  • 2015 – 43,888 miles
  • 2014 – 41,062 miles
  • 2013 – 38,024 miles
  • 2012 – 35,759 miles
  • 2011 – 29,869 miles
  • 2010 – 25,077 miles
  • 2009 – 19,954 miles
  • 2008 – 10,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,505 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front condensation in lamp but still operational

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,505 miles (+4,116)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    91,505 miles
    Test number
    210923211551
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front condensation in lamp but still operational

  2. Pass87,389 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,389 miles
    Test number
    769470887174
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail87,385 miles (+7,135)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,385 miles
    Test number
    458033821990
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass80,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    80,250 miles
    Test number
    930718028097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail80,250 miles (+3,352)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,250 miles
    Test number
    951967211339
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass76,898 miles (+3,088)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,898 miles
    Test number
    406792746320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,810 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,810 miles
    Test number
    310057288679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail73,801 miles (+7,476)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,801 miles
    Test number
    855266404178
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass66,325 miles (+6,080)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,325 miles
    Test number
    621197747552
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass60,245 miles (+5,294)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,245 miles
    Test number
    923690295823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass54,951 miles (+4,838)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,951 miles
    Test number
    248465326617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass50,113 miles (+3,434)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    50,113 miles
    Test number
    902710548763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass46,679 miles (+2,791)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    46,679 miles
    Test number
    839587673482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,888 miles (+2,826)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,888 miles
    Test number
    457435592301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass41,062 miles (+3,038)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,062 miles
    Test number
    235363294283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,024 miles (+2,265)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    38,024 miles
    Test number
    946850493288
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  17. Pass35,759 miles (+5,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    35,759 miles
    Test number
    479971692266
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass29,869 miles (+4,792)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,869 miles
    Test number
    639904681208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,077 miles (+5,123)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    25,077 miles
    Test number
    731898380296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,954 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    19,954 miles
    Test number
    453903299277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail19,916 miles (+9,138)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,916 miles
    Test number
    210159589255
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass10,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    10,778 miles
    Test number
    501392558282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail10,777 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,777 miles
    Test number
    131642158281
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about L26 SMT

Does L26 SMT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 SMT is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L26 SMT?
The MOT on L26 SMT is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 SMT done?
L26 SMT was recorded at 91,505 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 4,684 miles a year.
Has L26 SMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 SMT has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L26 SMT 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 SMT find?
L26 SMT passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front condensation in lamp but still operational.

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