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Honda Civic

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,590 cc

S5 MLEMOT history

S5 MLE is a black petrol Honda Civic first used on 27 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

S5 MLE black Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
78,545 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 MLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 MLE was last recorded at 78,545 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,545 miles · 4 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,545 miles
  • 2025 – 77,461 miles
  • 2024 – 76,458 miles
  • 2023 – 75,637 miles
  • 2022 – 74,311 miles
  • 2021 – 72,593 miles
  • 2020 – 71,702 miles
  • 2019 – 70,434 miles
  • 2018 – 69,043 miles
  • 2017 – 68,150 miles
  • 2016 – 67,032 miles
  • 2015 – 64,992 miles
  • 2014 – 63,279 miles
  • 2013 – 61,617 miles
  • 2012 – 60,147 miles
  • 2011 – 55,302 miles
  • 2010 – 50,230 miles
  • 2009 – 44,792 miles
  • 2008 – 40,103 miles
  • 2007 – 34,024 miles
  • 2006 – 28,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,545 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both fronts. (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both coils. (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box. (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shocks corroded. (5.3.2 (b))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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,545 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    78,545 miles
    Test number
    937488488993
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both fronts. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both coils. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shocks corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail78,545 miles (+1,084)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,545 miles
    Test number
    711379384146
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades split. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative internal lamp adjuster not working. (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both fronts. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both coils. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shocks corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass77,461 miles (+1,003)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    77,461 miles
    Test number
    108589094558
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass76,458 miles (+821)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    76,458 miles
    Test number
    960031829983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,637 miles (+1,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,637 miles
    Test number
    502889744050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass74,311 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    74,311 miles
    Test number
    845870290869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,593 miles (+891)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,593 miles
    Test number
    405683072724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box rusty

  8. Pass71,702 miles (+1,268)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,702 miles
    Test number
    393850262877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,434 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,434 miles
    Test number
    920814590846
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail70,434 miles (+1,391)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,434 miles
    Test number
    955314688850
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass69,043 miles (+893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    69,043 miles
    Test number
    489294272489
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass68,150 miles (+1,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,150 miles
    Test number
    711125203756
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear track rod ball joint worn/play

  13. Pass67,032 miles (+2,040)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    67,032 miles
    Test number
    973878859051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,992 miles (+1,713)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    64,992 miles
    Test number
    876901547801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,279 miles (+1,662)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,279 miles
    Test number
    229947044269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,617 miles (+1,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    61,617 miles
    Test number
    177636963239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass60,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,147 miles
    Test number
    427296052270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,147 miles (+4,845)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,147 miles
    Test number
    589164552287
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront lower arm, front bushes starting to split,

  19. Pass55,302 miles (+5,072)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    55,302 miles
    Test number
    189235431226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,230 miles (+5,438)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    50,230 miles
    Test number
    200960850213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,792 miles (+4,689)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    44,792 miles
    Test number
    382833259223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,103 miles (+6,079)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,103 miles
    Test number
    923517768206
    • NoteRear number plate separating from backing.

  23. Pass34,024 miles (+5,339)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,024 miles
    Test number
    712611267258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,685 miles
    Test number
    812954266292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 MLE

Does S5 MLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 MLE is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 MLE?
The MOT on S5 MLE is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 MLE done?
S5 MLE was recorded at 78,545 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 2,509 miles a year.
Has S5 MLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 MLE has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 MLE 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 S5 MLE find?
S5 MLE passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play both fronts.; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear coil spring corroded both coils., and 2 more.

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