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Honda Civic

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,590 cc

P153 JVPMOT history

P153 JVP is a silver petrol Honda Civic first used on 25 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

P153 JVP silver Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2024
Mileage
142,368 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
P153 JVP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
25 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

P153 JVP was last recorded at 142,368 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jan 2007: 98,736 miles, lower than 936,485 miles on 31 Jan 2006.
  • 12 Jan 2015: 103,738 miles, lower than 121,426 miles on 10 Jan 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
141,581 miles · 16 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,368 miles
  • 2023 – 141,581 miles
  • 2022 – 141,123 miles
  • 2020 – 140,835 miles
  • 2018 – 138,053 miles
  • 2017 – 130,569 miles
  • 2016 – 127,666 miles
  • 2015 – 103,738 miles
  • 2014 – 121,426 miles
  • 2013 – 117,818 miles
  • 2012 – 113,937 miles
  • 2011 – 111,240 miles
  • 2010 – 108,882 miles
  • 2009 – 106,112 miles
  • 2008 – 102,871 miles
  • 2007 – 98,736 miles
  • 2006 – 936,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail142,368 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (STRONG ADVISE)

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail142,368 miles (+787)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,368 miles
    Test number
    157277749157
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass141,581 miles (+2)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    141,581 miles
    Test number
    429194763319
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (STRONG ADVISE) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Registration plate light unit loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion across underside of vehicle
  3. Fail141,579 miles (+456)2 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,579 miles
    Test number
    685181505285
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (STRONG ADVISE) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Registration plate light unit loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (STRONG ADVISE) (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion across underside of vehicle
  4. Pass141,123 miles (+2)4 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    141,123 miles
    Test number
    447724838388
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower shock mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary
  5. Fail141,121 miles (+286)3 major4 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,121 miles
    Test number
    297048907510
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower shock mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary
  6. Pass140,835 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    140,835 miles
    Test number
    380848734366
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail140,831 miles (+2,778)1 dangerous2 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,831 miles
    Test number
    627290828903
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass138,053 miles (+7,484)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    138,053 miles
    Test number
    339420602946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,569 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    130,569 miles
    Test number
    655232432071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear perrished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear perrished
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  10. Fail130,569 miles (+2,903)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,569 miles
    Test number
    892469113023
    • FailureCentral Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear perrished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear perrished
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  11. Pass127,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    127,666 miles
    Test number
    631166362574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail127,666 miles (+23,928)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,666 miles
    Test number
    963494288498
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  13. Pass103,738 miles (-17,688)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    103,738 miles
    Test number
    505022415075
    • NoteGeneral corrosion rear chassis
  14. Pass121,426 miles (+3,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    121,426 miles
    Test number
    595750514016
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  15. Pass117,818 miles (+3,881)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    117,818 miles
    Test number
    558750013082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass113,937 miles (+2,697)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    113,937 miles
    Test number
    829071112021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass111,240 miles (+2,358)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    111,240 miles
    Test number
    658861111085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass108,882 miles (+2,770)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    108,882 miles
    Test number
    552823610060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass106,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    106,112 miles
    Test number
    461739329071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail106,112 miles (+3,241)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,112 miles
    Test number
    724879429079
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  21. Pass102,871 miles (+4,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    102,871 miles
    Test number
    394099228051
    • 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)
  22. Pass98,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    98,736 miles
    Test number
    701920437032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail98,736 miles (-837,749)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,736 miles
    Test number
    961340937017
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  24. Pass936,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    936,485 miles
    Test number
    381811136037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P153 JVP

Does P153 JVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P153 JVP expired on 15 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P153 JVP?
The MOT on P153 JVP expired on 15 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P153 JVP done?
P153 JVP was recorded at 142,368 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025.
Has P153 JVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P153 JVP has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on P153 JVP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 30 Jan 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P153 JVP find?
P153 JVP failed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 3 major defects and 1 minor defect: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 1 more.

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