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Honda Civic

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,204 cc

LE56 BFAMOT history

LE56 BFA is a blue diesel Honda Civic first used on 5 Feb 2007. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 168,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2024.

LE56 BFA blue Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Honda Civic, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2025
Mileage
168,921 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE56 BFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,204 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE56 BFA was last recorded at 168,921 miles on 20 Mar 2024, 3,730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,191 miles · 21 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3,730 miles
Average per year
8,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 168,921 miles
  • 2023 – 165,191 miles
  • 2022 – 160,747 miles
  • 2021 – 154,412 miles
  • 2020 – 149,551 miles
  • 2019 – 135,864 miles
  • 2018 – 127,878 miles
  • 2017 – 112,079 miles
  • 2016 – 95,044 miles
  • 2014 – 91,913 miles
  • 2013 – 84,845 miles
  • 2012 – 76,189 miles
  • 2011 – 68,050 miles
  • 2010 – 53,558 miles
  • 2009 – 43,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,921 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorSpeedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspect manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,921 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    168,921 miles
    Test number
    840351061655
    • MinorSpeedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspect manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail168,921 miles (+3,730)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,921 miles
    Test number
    433877340564
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorSpeedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspect manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass165,191 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    165,191 miles
    Test number
    940334540068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail165,134 miles (+4,387)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,134 miles
    Test number
    891375853151
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass160,747 miles (+6,335)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    160,747 miles
    Test number
    152236409787
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  6. Pass154,412 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    154,412 miles
    Test number
    961435792365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail154,411 miles (+4,860)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,411 miles
    Test number
    886765492575
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass149,551 miles (+13,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    149,551 miles
    Test number
    105732517331
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/f wheel nut missing
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear discs /pads condition park brake performance affected

  9. Pass135,864 miles (+7,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    135,864 miles
    Test number
    959253536980
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass127,878 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    127,878 miles
    Test number
    757479310939
    • AdvisoryAmber Oil warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryAudible knocking noise from steering system
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Fail127,878 miles (+15,799)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,878 miles
    Test number
    137516249116
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryAmber Oil warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryAudible knocking noise from steering system
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Pass112,079 miles (+17,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    112,079 miles
    Test number
    456091077643
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn to limits

  13. Pass95,044 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    95,044 miles
    Test number
    117838351030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail95,044 miles (+3,131)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,044 miles
    Test number
    831725533887
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass91,913 miles (+7,068)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    91,913 miles
    Test number
    935747154357
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass84,845 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    84,845 miles
    Test number
    137547053393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r Tyre Low Inner Edge

  17. Fail84,845 miles (+8,656)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,845 miles
    Test number
    449947153323
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f Tyre Low Inner Edge

  18. Pass76,189 miles (+8,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    76,189 miles
    Test number
    795688542334
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass68,050 miles (+14,492)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    68,050 miles
    Test number
    357446141368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,558 miles (+10,347)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    53,558 miles
    Test number
    434475240386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    43,211 miles
    Test number
    341774749325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE56 BFA

Does LE56 BFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE56 BFA expired on 20 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE56 BFA?
The MOT on LE56 BFA expired on 20 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE56 BFA done?
LE56 BFA was recorded at 168,921 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2024, an average of 8,806 miles a year.
Has LE56 BFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE56 BFA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LE56 BFA 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 LE56 BFA find?
LE56 BFA passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: speedometer not sufficiently illuminated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front upper exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspect manifold cracked.

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