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Honda Civic

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,590 cc

NSU 496MOT history

NSU 496 is a silver petrol Honda Civic first used on 3 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 108,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2024.

NSU 496 silver Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Honda Civic, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2023
Mileage
108,813 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NSU 496
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

NSU 496 was last recorded at 108,813 miles on 4 Jan 2024, 3,598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,215 miles · 17 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
3,598 miles
Average per year
5,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,813 miles
  • 2022 – 105,215 miles
  • 2021 – 101,775 miles
  • 2020 – 96,349 miles
  • 2019 – 90,448 miles
  • 2018 – 85,123 miles
  • 2017 – 78,834 miles
  • 2016 – 70,194 miles
  • 2015 – 61,557 miles
  • 2014 – 53,832 miles
  • 2013 – 49,975 miles
  • 2012 – 45,144 miles
  • 2011 – 40,802 miles
  • 2010 – 35,950 miles
  • 2009 – 31,126 miles
  • 2008 – 26,479 miles
  • 2007 – 20,879 miles
  • 2006 – 15,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail108,813 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail108,813 miles (+3,598)2 dangerous15 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,813 miles
    Test number
    878655956432
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass105,215 miles (+3,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,215 miles
    Test number
    594431818814
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear under body corrosion

  3. Pass101,775 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,775 miles
    Test number
    497752126962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail101,773 miles (+5,424)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,773 miles
    Test number
    489619208797
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass96,349 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    96,349 miles
    Test number
    130229775088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail96,347 miles (+1,385)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,347 miles
    Test number
    778771344042
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass94,962 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,962 miles
    Test number
    602441433232
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail94,962 miles (+4,514)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,962 miles
    Test number
    557689357012
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass90,448 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,448 miles
    Test number
    858957426668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail90,448 miles (+5,325)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,448 miles
    Test number
    297568680711
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass85,123 miles (+6,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    85,123 miles
    Test number
    136622953586
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust support broken but exhaust still supported

  12. Pass78,834 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    78,834 miles
    Test number
    298309913219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,805 miles (+8,611)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,805 miles
    Test number
    759003011020
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass70,194 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    70,194 miles
    Test number
    347875851338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail70,194 miles (+8,637)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,194 miles
    Test number
    752778474878
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass61,557 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    61,557 miles
    Test number
    269942845056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Fail61,557 miles (+7,725)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,557 miles
    Test number
    497812645057
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass53,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    53,832 miles
    Test number
    249930124059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,832 miles (+3,857)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,832 miles
    Test number
    327090724071
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  20. Pass49,975 miles (+4,831)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,975 miles
    Test number
    748400313062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    45,144 miles
    Test number
    996140722060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,144 miles (+4,342)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    45,144 miles
    Test number
    247010422015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,802 miles (+4,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,802 miles
    Test number
    455458711015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass35,950 miles (+4,824)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,950 miles
    Test number
    980596520080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,126 miles (+4,647)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,126 miles
    Test number
    250809509011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,479 miles (+5,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,479 miles
    Test number
    600239528029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass20,879 miles (+5,757)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    20,879 miles
    Test number
    372260837024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    15,122 miles
    Test number
    191361336085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NSU 496

What vehicle is registration NSU 496 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NSU 496 on a silver petrol Honda Civic first used on 3 Mar 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does NSU 496 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on NSU 496 expired on 16 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on NSU 496?
The MOT on NSU 496 expired on 16 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has NSU 496 done?
NSU 496 was recorded at 108,813 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2024, an average of 5,227 miles a year.
Has NSU 496 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NSU 496 has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on NSU 496 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 NSU 496 find?
NSU 496 failed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2024 with 2 dangerous defects and 15 major defects: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; headlamp aim unable to be tested, and 14 more.

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