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Honda Civic

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,396 cc

P581 YHBMOT history

P581 YHB is a silver petrol Honda Civic first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 49,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2025.

P581 YHB silver Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2026
Mileage
49,923 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P581 YHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2026
Latest MOT test
9 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P581 YHB was last recorded at 49,923 miles on 9 May 2025, 954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,969 miles · 17 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
954 miles
Average per year
1,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,923 miles
  • 2024 – 48,969 miles
  • 2023 – 47,959 miles
  • 2022 – 46,848 miles
  • 2021 – 45,856 miles
  • 2020 – 45,306 miles
  • 2019 – 43,521 miles
  • 2018 – 42,424 miles
  • 2017 – 41,055 miles
  • 2016 – 39,109 miles
  • 2015 – 37,470 miles
  • 2014 – 36,006 miles
  • 2013 – 34,964 miles
  • 2012 – 33,875 miles
  • 2011 – 32,669 miles
  • 2010 – 31,073 miles
  • 2009 – 29,029 miles
  • 2008 – 27,088 miles
  • 2007 – 22,616 miles
  • 2006 – 19,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,923 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear axle bushes perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • General corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,923 miles (+954)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    49,923 miles
    Test number
    513157100988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass48,969 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    48,969 miles
    Test number
    420754165310
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Fail48,969 miles (+1,010)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,969 miles
    Test number
    237437444918
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. Pass47,959 miles (+1,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    47,959 miles
    Test number
    300568617257
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
  5. Pass46,848 miles (+992)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    46,848 miles
    Test number
    165324303245
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
  6. Pass45,856 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,856 miles
    Test number
    773356894433
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion
  7. Fail45,856 miles (+550)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,856 miles
    Test number
    260582146866
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion
  8. Pass45,306 miles (+1,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    45,306 miles
    Test number
    345556862321
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes perished
  9. Pass43,521 miles (+1,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    43,521 miles
    Test number
    647735534268
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes perished
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
  10. Pass42,424 miles (+1,369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    42,424 miles
    Test number
    695052907283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes perished
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
  11. Pass41,055 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    41,055 miles
    Test number
    565076087204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail41,053 miles (+1,944)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,053 miles
    Test number
    391028999132
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass39,109 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,109 miles
    Test number
    428240705129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,470 miles (+1,464)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,470 miles
    Test number
    117858765480
    • NoteSlight corrosion
  15. Pass36,006 miles (+1,042)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    36,006 miles
    Test number
    189584764457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,964 miles (+1,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    34,964 miles
    Test number
    107207673085
    • AdvisoryBonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
  17. Pass33,875 miles (+1,206)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    33,875 miles
    Test number
    447467482004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,669 miles (+1,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    32,669 miles
    Test number
    695663871047
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass31,073 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    31,073 miles
    Test number
    911535970013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,029 miles (+1,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,029 miles
    Test number
    251806079015
    • AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
  21. Pass27,088 miles (+4,472)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,088 miles
    Test number
    102469278418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,616 miles (+3,418)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    22,616 miles
    Test number
    634372677054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,198 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    19,198 miles
    Test number
    984896586034
    • NoteNsf outer cv gator perished

Questions about P581 YHB

Does P581 YHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P581 YHB expired on 8 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P581 YHB?
The MOT on P581 YHB expired on 8 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P581 YHB done?
P581 YHB was recorded at 49,923 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2025, an average of 1,607 miles a year.
Has P581 YHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P581 YHB has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on P581 YHB 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 P581 YHB find?
P581 YHB passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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