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Honda Civic

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,798 cc

S42 DWVMOT history

S42 DWV is a blue petrol Honda Civic first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

S42 DWV blue Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
142,626 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S42 DWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S42 DWV was last recorded at 142,626 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,594 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
4,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,626 miles
  • 2020 – 142,344 miles
  • 2018 – 139,590 miles
  • 2017 – 138,516 miles
  • 2016 – 135,570 miles
  • 2015 – 130,718 miles
  • 2014 – 122,380 miles
  • 2013 – 108,993 miles
  • 2012 – 93,136 miles
  • 2011 – 83,028 miles
  • 2010 – 73,421 miles
  • 2009 – 63,123 miles
  • 2008 – 59,869 miles
  • 2007 – 53,406 miles
  • 2006 – 49,043 miles
  • 2005 – 43,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,626 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Suspension lowered and limited movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,626 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    142,626 miles
    Test number
    939479350892
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail142,594 miles (+250)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,594 miles
    Test number
    458200765027
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass142,344 miles (+16)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    142,344 miles
    Test number
    152852696585
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail142,328 miles (+2,738)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,328 miles
    Test number
    526997600660
    • DangerousNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass139,590 miles (+1,074)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    139,590 miles
    Test number
    507514382092
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing inner edges

  6. Pass138,516 miles (+2,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    138,516 miles
    Test number
    444493617561
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing on inside edges

  7. Pass135,570 miles (+124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    135,570 miles
    Test number
    186379830803
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension lowered and limited movement
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All

  8. Fail135,446 miles (+4,728)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,446 miles
    Test number
    871942306624
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension lowered and limited movement
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All

  9. Pass130,718 miles (+8,338)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    130,718 miles
    Test number
    647111261274
    • AdvisoryLimited clearance to front tyres on lock to lock check. (Suspension lowered)
    • AdvisoryNoise from nearside front suspension
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Securing nut needs locking off, nearside also. (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryVery limited clearance on rear tyres to bodywork. (Suspension lowered)

  10. Pass122,380 miles (+13,387)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    122,380 miles
    Test number
    955273434206
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres wearing inside edges
    • NoteLowered suspension limit movement
    • NoteOuter sills covered

  11. Pass108,993 miles (+666)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    108,993 miles
    Test number
    239765343275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteGearbox noisy when driven
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  12. Fail108,327 miles (+15,191)4 dangerous3 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,327 miles
    Test number
    369594633202
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteGearbox noisy when driven
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  13. Pass93,136 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    93,136 miles
    Test number
    165586932287
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront and rear suspension has been lowerd

  14. Fail93,136 miles (+10,108)10 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,136 miles
    Test number
    755158222276
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront and rear suspension has been lowerd

  15. Fail83,028 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,028 miles
    Test number
    226638631272
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteFront and rear suspension has been lowerd
    • NotePlastic over sills unable to fully examine

  16. Pass83,028 miles (+9,607)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    83,028 miles
    Test number
    317318931297
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteFront and rear suspension has been lowerd
    • NotePlastic over sills unable to fully examine

  17. Pass73,421 miles (+172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    73,421 miles
    Test number
    382809430410
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail73,249 miles (+10,126)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,249 miles
    Test number
    574457230294
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass63,123 miles (+3,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    63,123 miles
    Test number
    702861839259
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass59,869 miles (+6,463)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    59,869 miles
    Test number
    303911518421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,406 miles (+4,363)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    53,406 miles
    Test number
    110113637221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    49,043 miles
    Test number
    344807426204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,039 miles (+5,748)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,039 miles
    Test number
    353307426243
    • FailureNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass43,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    43,291 miles
    Test number
    402448025261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Questions about S42 DWV

Does S42 DWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S42 DWV is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S42 DWV?
The MOT on S42 DWV is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S42 DWV done?
S42 DWV was recorded at 142,626 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 4,800 miles a year.
Has S42 DWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S42 DWV has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S42 DWV 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 S42 DWV find?
S42 DWV passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished.

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