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Honda Civic

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,396 cc

R448 XYAMOT history

R448 XYA is a red petrol Honda Civic first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 58,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

R448 XYA red Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
58,139 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R448 XYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R448 XYA was last recorded at 58,139 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 1,631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,508 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,631 miles
Average per year
1,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,139 miles
  • 2025 – 56,508 miles
  • 2023 – 54,900 miles
  • 2022 – 53,170 miles
  • 2021 – 51,064 miles
  • 2020 – 48,412 miles
  • 2019 – 45,119 miles
  • 2018 – 42,634 miles
  • 2017 – 36,099 miles
  • 2016 – 29,387 miles
  • 2014 – 27,884 miles
  • 2013 – 25,945 miles
  • 2012 – 25,467 miles
  • 2011 – 25,186 miles
  • 2010 – 24,938 miles
  • 2009 – 24,131 miles
  • 2008 – 22,870 miles
  • 2007 – 21,321 miles
  • 2006 – 21,140 miles
  • 2005 – 19,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,139 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underfloor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underfloor area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,139 miles (+1,631)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    58,139 miles
    Test number
    399216800071
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underfloor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underfloor area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass56,508 miles (+1,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    56,508 miles
    Test number
    583744518395
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass54,900 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    54,900 miles
    Test number
    265873651533
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail54,846 miles (+1,676)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,846 miles
    Test number
    826315572261
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass53,170 miles (+2,106)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    53,170 miles
    Test number
    223477151556
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a stone chip nearside upper section (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive footwell (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive footwell (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass51,064 miles (+2,652)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    51,064 miles
    Test number
    336719738489
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass48,412 miles (+3,293)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    48,412 miles
    Test number
    299724442513
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a stonechip nearside upper section (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passengers footwell has light corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers footwell has light corrosion

  8. Pass45,119 miles (+2,485)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,119 miles
    Test number
    768027885104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,634 miles (+6,535)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    42,634 miles
    Test number
    699879584674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,099 miles (+6,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    36,099 miles
    Test number
    834768698937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit severely worn on inside edge. Right on wear limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass29,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    29,387 miles
    Test number
    332253866367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail29,387 miles (+1,503)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,387 miles
    Test number
    969844149761
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  13. Pass27,884 miles (+1,939)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    27,884 miles
    Test number
    347364194263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,945 miles (+478)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    25,945 miles
    Test number
    315627893411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,467 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    25,467 miles
    Test number
    318735702378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,186 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,186 miles
    Test number
    959356791116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,938 miles (+807)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    24,938 miles
    Test number
    252402500226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,131 miles (+1,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    24,131 miles
    Test number
    403202009200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass22,870 miles (+1,549)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,870 miles
    Test number
    583222498146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,321 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,321 miles
    Test number
    881336607255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    21,140 miles
    Test number
    331171906436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail21,140 miles (+1,193)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,140 miles
    Test number
    840301906274
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass19,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    19,947 miles
    Test number
    183480105286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail19,947 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,947 miles
    Test number
    310380205493
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about R448 XYA

Does R448 XYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R448 XYA is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R448 XYA?
The MOT on R448 XYA is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R448 XYA done?
R448 XYA was recorded at 58,139 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 1,866 miles a year.
Has R448 XYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R448 XYA has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on R448 XYA 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 R448 XYA find?
R448 XYA passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underfloor area; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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