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Honda Civic

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,799 cc

LM59 BYAMOT history

LM59 BYA is a black petrol Honda Civic first used on 14 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 152,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

LM59 BYA black Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
152,666 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM59 BYA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM59 BYA was last recorded at 152,666 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,299 miles · 2 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
367 miles
Average per year
8,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,666 miles
  • 2025 – 143,794 miles
  • 2024 – 135,453 miles
  • 2023 – 126,839 miles
  • 2022 – 119,644 miles
  • 2021 – 114,697 miles
  • 2020 – 109,779 miles
  • 2019 – 109,750 miles
  • 2018 – 106,925 miles
  • 2017 – 93,277 miles
  • 2016 – 80,406 miles
  • 2015 – 68,754 miles
  • 2014 – 59,511 miles
  • 2013 – 47,707 miles
  • 2012 – 39,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,666 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc backing plate corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside front coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake discs corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear inner brake pads appear low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,666 miles (+367)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    152,666 miles
    Test number
    914547732273
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail152,299 miles (+8,505)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,299 miles
    Test number
    711014937731
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass143,794 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    143,794 miles
    Test number
    125253223450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Fail143,794 miles (+8,341)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,794 miles
    Test number
    605791648848
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb issue ? (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass135,453 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    135,453 miles
    Test number
    865038803355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail135,428 miles (+8,589)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,428 miles
    Test number
    183568957457
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass126,839 miles (+7,195)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    126,839 miles
    Test number
    754899036481
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corrosion
  8. Pass119,644 miles (+4,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    119,644 miles
    Test number
    596086764977
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive weeping down on o/s lower suspension components (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass114,697 miles (+4,918)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    114,697 miles
    Test number
    176299079341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,779 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    109,779 miles
    Test number
    209033070327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,750 miles (+2,825)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    109,750 miles
    Test number
    648059247320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,925 miles (+13,648)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,925 miles
    Test number
    301353941030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,277 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    93,277 miles
    Test number
    641392801899
    • AdvisoryNearside front coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake pads appear low
  14. Fail93,277 miles (+12,871)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,277 miles
    Test number
    381143282390
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake showing signs of overheating
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake pads appear low
  15. Pass80,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    80,406 miles
    Test number
    356290206861
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm-1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail80,406 miles (+11,652)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,406 miles
    Test number
    388419590216
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm-1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass68,754 miles (+9,243)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    68,754 miles
    Test number
    426172693491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,511 miles (+11,804)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,511 miles
    Test number
    698633644397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,707 miles (+8,034)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    47,707 miles
    Test number
    465705893289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,673 miles
    Test number
    277167002307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM59 BYA

Does LM59 BYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM59 BYA is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM59 BYA?
The MOT on LM59 BYA is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM59 BYA done?
LM59 BYA was recorded at 152,666 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 8,508 miles a year.
Has LM59 BYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM59 BYA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM59 BYA 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 LM59 BYA find?
LM59 BYA passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 5 more.

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