Honda Civic
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,199 cc
L8 LKEMOT history
L8 LKE is a black diesel Honda Civic first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 254,862 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 254,862 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 14,935 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 LKE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Civic
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 1 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 LKE was last recorded at 254,862 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 11,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 243,689 miles · 28 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,173 miles
- Average per year
- 14,935 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 254,862 miles
- 2025 – 243,689 miles
- 2024 – 229,784 miles
- 2022 – 208,946 miles
- 2021 – 208,321 miles
- 2020 – 195,673 miles
- 2019 – 176,180 miles
- 2018 – 154,127 miles
- 2017 – 130,244 miles
- 2016 – 104,876 miles
- 2015 – 82,841 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass254,862 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills and floor starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
16 tests since 18 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass254,862 miles (+11,173)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 254,862 miles
- Test number
- 957450315962
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills and floor starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass243,689 miles (+13,905)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 243,689 miles
- Test number
- 520693140404
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill areas starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass229,784 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 229,784 miles
- Test number
- 590909409539
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion starting to form on both rear floor and inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail229,784 miles (+20,838)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 229,784 miles
- Test number
- 115778586028
- Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both side lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion starting to form on both rear floor and inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass208,946 miles (+625)3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 208,946 miles
- Test number
- 247196798632
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass208,321 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 208,321 miles
- Test number
- 231275883250
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail208,321 miles (+12,648)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,321 miles
- Test number
- 544271844139
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass195,673 miles (+325)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 195,673 miles
- Test number
- 806394898999
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail195,348 miles (+19,168)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,348 miles
- Test number
- 152260616483
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass176,180 miles (+22,053)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 176,180 miles
- Test number
- 385612722273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,127 miles (+23,883)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 154,127 miles
- Test number
- 873281180541
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Pass130,244 miles (+25,368)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 130,244 miles
- Test number
- 417388693395
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Pass104,876 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 104,876 miles
- Test number
- 610114303489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,876 miles (+22,035)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,876 miles
- Test number
- 348851447732
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fail82,841 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,841 miles
- Test number
- 166089845052
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass82,841 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 82,841 miles
- Test number
- 367189645047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 LKE
- Does L8 LKE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 LKE is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 LKE?
- The MOT on L8 LKE is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 LKE done?
- L8 LKE was recorded at 254,862 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 14,935 miles a year.
- Has L8 LKE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 LKE has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on L8 LKE 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 L8 LKE find?
- L8 LKE passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills and floor starting to corrode.
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