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Honda Civic

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,799 cc

L5 UKFMOT history

L5 UKF is a grey petrol Honda Civic first used on 5 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 119,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2023.

L5 UKF grey Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2023
Mileage
119,020 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 UKF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

L5 UKF was last recorded at 119,020 miles on 23 Jan 2023, 9,693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Feb 2017: 85,218 miles, lower than 777,847 miles on 8 Feb 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
109,327 miles · 2 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
9,693 miles
Average per year
6,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,020 miles
  • 2022 – 109,327 miles
  • 2021 – 105,130 miles
  • 2020 – 100,822 miles
  • 2019 – 96,333 miles
  • 2018 – 93,611 miles
  • 2017 – 85,245 miles
  • 2016 – 777,847 miles
  • 2015 – 72,563 miles
  • 2014 – 64,999 miles
  • 2013 – 57,685 miles
  • 2012 – 48,145 miles
  • 2011 – 36,292 miles
  • 2010 – 28,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail119,020 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front abs wire cabletied to brake flexi
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule by axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc backing plate missing
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger above axle insecure but exhaust system unlikely to become detached also heat shield missing (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s/r and n/s/r age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded and hubs both o/s/r and n/s/r
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both o/s/r and n/s/r chassis/sills by axle mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded
  • AdvisorySlight roughness in steering rack

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail119,020 miles (+9,693)6 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,020 miles
    Test number
    526283869610
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front abs wire cabletied to brake flexi
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule by axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc backing plate missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger above axle insecure but exhaust system unlikely to become detached also heat shield missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s/r and n/s/r age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded and hubs both o/s/r and n/s/r
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both o/s/r and n/s/r chassis/sills by axle mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded
    • AdvisorySlight roughness in steering rack

  2. Pass109,327 miles (+4,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,327 miles
    Test number
    966470202983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc back plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc back plate missing

  3. Pass105,130 miles (+4,308)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    105,130 miles
    Test number
    523699163376
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres s/edge wear
    • AdvisoryN/s rear brake s grabing
    • AdvisorySw/wear in steering rack

  4. Pass100,822 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    100,822 miles
    Test number
    278895953213
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryS/roughness in steering rack

  5. Fail100,822 miles (+4,489)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,822 miles
    Test number
    809506794628
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryS/roughness in steering rack

  6. Pass96,333 miles (+2,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    96,333 miles
    Test number
    368630717687
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass93,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    93,611 miles
    Test number
    301948077052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail93,611 miles (+8,366)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,611 miles
    Test number
    279152224569
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  9. Pass85,245 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    85,245 miles
    Test number
    551345088393
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail85,218 miles (-692,629)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,218 miles
    Test number
    582865426172
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass777,847 miles (+705,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    777,847 miles
    Test number
    972062515919
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass72,563 miles (+7,564)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    72,563 miles
    Test number
    407083425069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,999 miles (+7,314)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    64,999 miles
    Test number
    185543524030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,685 miles (+9,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,685 miles
    Test number
    307499233040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass48,145 miles (+11,853)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,145 miles
    Test number
    338510312086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,292 miles (+8,227)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,292 miles
    Test number
    189558001009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,065 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,065 miles
    Test number
    141707200042
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail28,065 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,065 miles
    Test number
    244777000023
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L5 UKF

Does L5 UKF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 UKF expired on 9 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 UKF?
The MOT on L5 UKF expired on 9 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 UKF done?
L5 UKF was recorded at 119,020 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2023, an average of 6,973 miles a year.
Has L5 UKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 UKF has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 UKF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L5 UKF find?
L5 UKF failed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2023 with 6 major defects and 15 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front headlamp aim too high; nearside front position lamp not working, and 18 more.

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