Honda Civic
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,590 cc
L8 BTXMOT history
L8 BTX is a black petrol Honda Civic first used on 23 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 129,066 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 May 2027
- Mileage
- 129,066 mi
- At MOT on 9 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,550 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 BTX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Civic
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,590 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 23 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 BTX was last recorded at 129,066 miles on 9 May 2026, 6,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Jan 2022: 106,593 miles, lower than 119,530 miles on 25 Jan 2021.
- 13 May 2025: 122,076 miles, lower than 151,315 miles on 26 Jan 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 122,076 miles · 13 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,990 miles
- Average per year
- 5,550 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,066 miles
- 2025 – 122,076 miles
- 2024 – 151,315 miles
- 2023 – 139,518 miles
- 2022 – 128,110 miles
- 2021 – 119,530 miles
- 2019 – 112,757 miles
- 2018 – 100,338 miles
- 2017 – 90,389 miles
- 2016 – 82,440 miles
- 2015 – 76,231 miles
- 2014 – 69,971 miles
- 2013 – 63,653 miles
- 2012 – 58,029 miles
- 2011 – 50,993 miles
- 2010 – 43,590 miles
- 2009 – 38,099 miles
- 2008 – 31,992 miles
- 2007 – 25,976 miles
- 2006 – 19,092 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,066 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
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.
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Full MOT history
27 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,066 miles (+6,990)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2027
- Odometer
- 129,066 miles
- Test number
- 931144473620
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass122,076 miles (-29,239)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 122,076 miles
- Test number
- 914964213452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,315 miles (+113)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 151,315 miles
- Test number
- 427234438450
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail151,202 miles (+11,684)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,202 miles
- Test number
- 228934522771
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush split and excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush split and excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,518 miles (+138)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 139,518 miles
- Test number
- 271612930656
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints both sides
Fail139,380 miles (+11,270)5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,380 miles
- Test number
- 559560091651
- MajorNearside Front Steering system excessively rough top bearing (2.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering system excessively rough top bearing (2.1.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bolt broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass128,110 miles (+21,517)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 128,110 miles
- Test number
- 789669620249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,593 miles (-12,937)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,593 miles
- Test number
- 958120167128
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass119,530 miles (+6,773)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 119,530 miles
- Test number
- 549477351841
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe fixing flange/ 1 bolt bust/secure at time of test
- AdvisoryPark brake 19%
Pass112,757 miles (+12,419)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 112,757 miles
- Test number
- 909923669625
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass100,338 miles (+9,949)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 100,338 miles
- Test number
- 968073072563
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass90,389 miles (+7,949)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 90,389 miles
- Test number
- 476743891159
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass82,440 miles (+6,209)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 82,440 miles
- Test number
- 283650742720
- AdvisoryFront suspension bushes splitting,front brake pads wearing
Pass76,231 miles (+6,260)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 76,231 miles
- Test number
- 559647585172
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass69,971 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 69,971 miles
- Test number
- 775495794173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,971 miles (+6,318)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,971 miles
- Test number
- 198755994128
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass63,653 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 63,653 miles
- Test number
- 297449393422
- 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)
Fail63,651 miles (+5,622)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,651 miles
- Test number
- 969359893166
- FailureNearside Front Lower 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)
Pass58,029 miles (+7,036)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 58,029 miles
- Test number
- 207702102250
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass50,993 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 50,993 miles
- Test number
- 246586191413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,992 miles (+7,402)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,992 miles
- Test number
- 457966091131
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass43,590 miles (+5,491)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 43,590 miles
- Test number
- 201997190174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,099 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 38,099 miles
- Test number
- 211008299103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,097 miles (+6,105)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,097 miles
- Test number
- 941827999101
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass31,992 miles (+6,016)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 31,992 miles
- Test number
- 320884208443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,976 miles (+6,884)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 25,976 miles
- Test number
- 564764007254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,092 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 19,092 miles
- Test number
- 624766296154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 BTX
- Does L8 BTX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 BTX is valid until 12 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 BTX?
- The MOT on L8 BTX is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 BTX done?
- L8 BTX was recorded at 129,066 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 5,550 miles a year.
- Has L8 BTX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 BTX has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on L8 BTX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L8 BTX find?
- L8 BTX passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.
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