Honda Civic
Red · Petrol · 1995 · 1,493 cc
L29 TOMMOT history
L29 TOM is a red petrol Honda Civic first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 173,647 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 173,647 mi
- At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,692 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L29 TOM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Civic
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,493 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 31 Dec 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L29 TOM was last recorded at 173,647 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 944 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 172,703 miles · 11 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 944 miles
- Average per year
- 6,692 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 173,647 miles
- 2024 – 172,703 miles
- 2023 – 170,162 miles
- 2022 – 159,207 miles
- 2021 – 150,897 miles
- 2020 – 146,360 miles
- 2019 – 144,679 miles
- 2018 – 122,525 miles
- 2017 – 103,981 miles
- 2016 – 99,052 miles
- 2015 – 92,354 miles
- 2014 – 84,948 miles
- 2013 – 76,037 miles
- 2012 – 71,027 miles
- 2011 – 67,893 miles
- 2010 – 63,841 miles
- 2009 – 59,363 miles
- 2008 – 51,959 miles
- 2007 – 42,940 miles
- 2006 – 39,022 miles
- 2005 – 37,494 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,647 miles
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryUnderside generally corroded & undersealed
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2009
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
28 tests since 25 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,647 miles (+944)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 173,647 miles
- Test number
- 944842401798
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryUnderside generally corroded & undersealed
Pass172,703 miles (+2,541)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 172,703 miles
- Test number
- 383983056443
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass170,162 miles (+10,955)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 170,162 miles
- Test number
- 967024689243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,207 miles (+8,310)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 159,207 miles
- Test number
- 688866728661
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,897 miles (+4,537)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 150,897 miles
- Test number
- 969034927362
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
Pass146,360 miles (+1,681)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 146,360 miles
- Test number
- 817216118496
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle has been lowered
- AdvisoryVehicle has been modified
Pass144,679 miles (+22,154)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 144,679 miles
- Test number
- 427944196703
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass122,525 miles (+262)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 122,525 miles
- Test number
- 882217651985
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail122,263 miles (+18,282)1 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,263 miles
- Test number
- 262752669524
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass103,981 miles (+4,929)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 103,981 miles
- Test number
- 989336465036
- AdvisoryNearside Front worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic 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)
- AdvisoryAll four tyres close to limit
Pass99,052 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 99,052 miles
- Test number
- 664286109383
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Fail99,052 miles (+6,698)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,052 miles
- Test number
- 571575326940
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass92,354 miles (+256)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 92,354 miles
- Test number
- 289509717101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,098 miles (+7,150)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,098 miles
- Test number
- 801626367218
- FailureFront position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cylinder feed (3.6.B.2c)
Pass84,948 miles (+8,911)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 84,948 miles
- Test number
- 958724614321
- NoteEngine stabilizer mount spilting
- NoteFront tyres cracked on sidewall
Pass76,037 miles (+5,010)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 76,037 miles
- Test number
- 427714693245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,027 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 71,027 miles
- Test number
- 186651522370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,002 miles (+3,109)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,002 miles
- Test number
- 467987812354
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass67,893 miles (+4,052)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 67,893 miles
- Test number
- 339759911300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,841 miles (+59)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 63,841 miles
- Test number
- 481603210364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,782 miles (+4,419)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,782 miles
- Test number
- 754366000320
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
Pass59,363 miles (+14)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 59,363 miles
- Test number
- 810839189223
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront bumper insecure
- NoteOil leak
Fail59,349 miles (+7,390)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,349 miles
- Test number
- 873888189202
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront bumper insecure
- NoteOil leak
Fail51,959 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,959 miles
- Test number
- 330651698212
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass51,959 miles (+9,019)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 51,959 miles
- Test number
- 434241098278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,940 miles (+3,918)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 42,940 miles
- Test number
- 161715657298
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass39,022 miles (+1,528)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 39,022 miles
- Test number
- 460780406320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,494 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 37,494 miles
- Test number
- 790678095229
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear wiperblade worn
Questions about L29 TOM
- Does L29 TOM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 TOM is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L29 TOM?
- The MOT on L29 TOM is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L29 TOM done?
- L29 TOM was recorded at 173,647 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 6,692 miles a year.
- Has L29 TOM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L29 TOM has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2018.
- Has the mileage on L29 TOM 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 L29 TOM find?
- L29 TOM passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.
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