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Honda Civic

White · Petrol · 2017 · 988 cc

L5 BABMOT history

L5 BAB is a white petrol Honda Civic first used on 1 Nov 2017. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 43,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

L5 BAB white Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
43,215 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 BAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
988 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
1 Nov 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 BAB was last recorded at 43,215 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 3,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,727 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,488 miles
Average per year
4,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,215 miles
  • 2024 – 39,727 miles
  • 2023 – 34,915 miles
  • 2022 – 29,923 miles
  • 2021 – 24,808 miles
  • 2020 – 19,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,215 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 19 Oct 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,215 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    43,215 miles
    Test number
    243409131683
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  2. Fail43,215 miles (+3,488)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,215 miles
    Test number
    719733500328
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  3. Pass39,727 miles (+4,812)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    39,727 miles
    Test number
    783224272360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass34,915 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    34,915 miles
    Test number
    558803969807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail34,912 miles (+4,989)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,912 miles
    Test number
    353196810099
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - at 3mm also crackingon tread and worn on edges - 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - at 3mm also cracking on tread and worn unevenly on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass29,923 miles (+5,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    29,923 miles
    Test number
    562103238165
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - worn unevenly on edges - at 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass24,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    24,808 miles
    Test number
    961523224884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail24,808 miles (+5,337)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,808 miles
    Test number
    519455772467
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator - both inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass19,471 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    19,471 miles
    Test number
    175741280227
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail19,471 miles1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,471 miles
    Test number
    706144101097
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L5 BAB

Does L5 BAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 BAB is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 BAB?
The MOT on L5 BAB is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 BAB done?
L5 BAB was recorded at 43,215 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 4,718 miles a year.
Has L5 BAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 BAB has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 BAB 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 L5 BAB find?
L5 BAB passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; steering column universal joint has slight wear or play.

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