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Honda Civic

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,396 cc

S52 TRLMOT history

S52 TRL is a blue petrol Honda Civic first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 157,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

S52 TRL blue Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
157,769 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S52 TRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S52 TRL was last recorded at 157,769 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 48,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,685 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
48,084 miles
Average per year
5,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,769 miles
  • 2025 – 109,685 miles
  • 2024 – 109,672 miles
  • 2023 – 106,320 miles
  • 2022 – 104,121 miles
  • 2021 – 103,183 miles
  • 2020 – 103,036 miles
  • 2019 – 99,144 miles
  • 2018 – 96,954 miles
  • 2017 – 94,840 miles
  • 2016 – 93,421 miles
  • 2015 – 92,598 miles
  • 2014 – 87,023 miles
  • 2013 – 80,937 miles
  • 2012 – 74,145 miles
  • 2011 – 66,551 miles
  • 2010 – 59,509 miles
  • 2009 – 54,184 miles
  • 2008 – 51,806 miles
  • 2007 – 49,520 miles
  • 2006 – 45,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,769 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear trailing arm bushes perished \ worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

32 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,769 miles (+48,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    157,769 miles
    Test number
    433792737968
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass109,685 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    109,685 miles
    Test number
    917821975148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Fail109,672 miles (+3,352)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,672 miles
    Test number
    898861493516
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,320 miles (+2,199)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    106,320 miles
    Test number
    705345561903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,121 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    104,121 miles
    Test number
    409053729029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,183 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    103,183 miles
    Test number
    780649486545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,036 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,036 miles
    Test number
    407347363302
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail103,036 miles (+3,892)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,036 miles
    Test number
    118185865748
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack ball joint excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,144 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,144 miles
    Test number
    989349529714
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes perished \ worn
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm link arm bushes perished \ worn
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front inner wings \ suspension mnt areas

  10. Fail99,144 miles (+2,190)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,144 miles
    Test number
    307202006318
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes perished \ worn
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm link arm bushes perished \ worn
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front inner wings \ suspension mnt areas

  11. Pass96,954 miles (+31)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    96,954 miles
    Test number
    169364798487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir intake pipe sticking out next to o/s/f suspension / brake
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes worn

  12. Fail96,923 miles (+2,083)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,923 miles
    Test number
    338208534044
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir intake pipe sticking out next to o/s/f suspension / brake
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes worn

  13. Pass94,840 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,840 miles
    Test number
    896897168585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail94,827 miles (+1,406)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,827 miles
    Test number
    342273063817
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer arch skin heavily corroded

  15. Pass93,421 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    93,421 miles
    Test number
    536970456104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail93,421 miles (+823)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,421 miles
    Test number
    749420021607
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass92,598 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    92,598 miles
    Test number
    146997145741
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail92,588 miles (+5,565)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,588 miles
    Test number
    952538771939
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass87,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    87,023 miles
    Test number
    609069914273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail87,023 miles (+6,086)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,023 miles
    Test number
    628287514265
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass80,937 miles (+6,792)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    80,937 miles
    Test number
    738525823201
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteO/s & n/s front outer door handles broken

  22. Pass74,145 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    74,145 miles
    Test number
    935596722219
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteOil level low

  23. Fail74,144 miles (+7,593)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,144 miles
    Test number
    165066622295
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteOil level low

  24. Fail66,551 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,551 miles
    Test number
    245536211274
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  25. Pass66,551 miles (+7,042)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,551 miles
    Test number
    277426311269
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  26. Pass59,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    59,509 miles
    Test number
    651521620244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail59,509 miles (+5,325)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,509 miles
    Test number
    722311320232
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass54,184 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,184 miles
    Test number
    602304069200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront bumper is slightly insecure at the nearside
    • NoteFront registration plate starting to delaminate

  29. Fail54,184 miles (+2,378)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,184 miles
    Test number
    441401069227
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront bumper is slightly insecure at the nearside
    • NoteFront registration plate starting to delaminate

  30. Pass51,806 miles (+2,286)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,806 miles
    Test number
    312153658404
    • NoteFront and rear registration plates starting to delaminate

  31. Pass49,520 miles (+4,495)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    49,520 miles
    Test number
    382641747466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass45,025 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,025 miles
    Test number
    303034336472
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar drop links showing signs of wear
    • NoteFront brake imbalance of 23%

Questions about S52 TRL

Does S52 TRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S52 TRL is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S52 TRL?
The MOT on S52 TRL is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S52 TRL done?
S52 TRL was recorded at 157,769 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 5,781 miles a year.
Has S52 TRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S52 TRL has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S52 TRL 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 S52 TRL find?
S52 TRL passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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