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Honda Civic

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,799 cc

L70 MTNMOT history

L70 MTN is a black petrol Honda Civic first used on 31 Jul 2007. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

L70 MTN black Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
120,923 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 MTN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L70 MTN was last recorded at 120,923 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 4,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,267 miles · 25 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,656 miles
Average per year
6,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,923 miles
  • 2025 – 116,267 miles
  • 2024 – 109,491 miles
  • 2023 – 102,809 miles
  • 2022 – 93,972 miles
  • 2021 – 85,676 miles
  • 2020 – 82,144 miles
  • 2019 – 78,947 miles
  • 2018 – 65,270 miles
  • 2017 – 58,220 miles
  • 2015 – 49,192 miles
  • 2014 – 43,665 miles
  • 2013 – 38,809 miles
  • 2012 – 32,925 miles
  • 2011 – 25,479 miles
  • 2010 – 17,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,923 miles
  • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear under guard insecure
  • AdvisorySill covers fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 axle heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail120,923 miles (+4,656)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,923 miles
    Test number
    397395031963
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear under guard insecure
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  2. Pass116,267 miles (+6,776)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    116,267 miles
    Test number
    827399895969
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass109,491 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    109,491 miles
    Test number
    372687547429
    • AdvisoryRear axle heavily corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  4. Fail109,490 miles (+6,681)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,490 miles
    Test number
    717153506287
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective flashing (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle heavily corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  5. Pass102,809 miles (+8,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,809 miles
    Test number
    180500777324
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass93,972 miles (+8,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,972 miles
    Test number
    332456715646
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass85,676 miles (+3,532)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,676 miles
    Test number
    876823237387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass82,144 miles (+3,197)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,144 miles
    Test number
    802327717186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,947 miles
    Test number
    850764836256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,947 miles (+4,568)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,947 miles
    Test number
    196937159088
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass74,379 miles (+9,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,379 miles
    Test number
    978713190801
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass65,270 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    65,270 miles
    Test number
    630756934551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,265 miles (+7,045)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,265 miles
    Test number
    141284315487
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass58,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,220 miles
    Test number
    183159535587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,220 miles (+9,028)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,220 miles
    Test number
    538029784684
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass49,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    49,192 miles
    Test number
    237939185418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,192 miles (+5,527)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,192 miles
    Test number
    907999085192
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass43,665 miles (+4,856)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    43,665 miles
    Test number
    506883404200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,809 miles (+5,884)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,809 miles
    Test number
    339695003213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOsf wiper split at end

  20. Pass32,925 miles (+7,446)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    32,925 miles
    Test number
    296229912266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,479 miles (+7,823)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,479 miles
    Test number
    695323501220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    17,656 miles
    Test number
    611294000205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 MTN

Does L70 MTN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 MTN expired on 24 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 MTN?
The MOT on L70 MTN expired on 24 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 MTN done?
L70 MTN was recorded at 120,923 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 6,356 miles a year.
Has L70 MTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 MTN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L70 MTN 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 L70 MTN find?
L70 MTN failed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel; nearside headlamp light intensity severely reduced; offside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 9 more.

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