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Honda Civic

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,396 cc

S78 CVEMOT history

S78 CVE is a green petrol Honda Civic first used on 25 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 72,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

S78 CVE green Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
72,007 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 CVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 CVE was last recorded at 72,007 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 91 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,916 miles · 20 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
91 miles
Average per year
1,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,007 miles
  • 2025 – 64,912 miles
  • 2024 – 57,236 miles
  • 2023 – 56,144 miles
  • 2022 – 54,443 miles
  • 2021 – 51,481 miles
  • 2020 – 49,340 miles
  • 2019 – 41,859 miles
  • 2015 – 41,706 miles
  • 2013 – 41,699 miles
  • 2012 – 40,639 miles
  • 2011 – 39,928 miles
  • 2010 – 38,988 miles
  • 2009 – 38,024 miles
  • 2008 – 36,377 miles
  • 2007 – 34,341 miles
  • 2006 – 31,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,007 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,007 miles (+91)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    72,007 miles
    Test number
    580718733402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail71,916 miles (+7,004)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,916 miles
    Test number
    397961664209
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass64,912 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    64,912 miles
    Test number
    662389509431
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail64,906 miles (+7,670)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,906 miles
    Test number
    582090877093
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure all rubber hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed unstable tick over, tick over too high (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass57,236 miles (+1,092)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    57,236 miles
    Test number
    170401003871
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side rear trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass56,144 miles (+1,701)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    56,144 miles
    Test number
    181641121267
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass54,443 miles (+2,962)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    54,443 miles
    Test number
    525398476687
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass51,481 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    51,481 miles
    Test number
    640800006055
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet inoiperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail51,481 miles (+2,141)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,481 miles
    Test number
    935256346814
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet inoiperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass49,340 miles (+7,481)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    49,340 miles
    Test number
    810568518181
    • MinorRear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning slightly dim (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass41,859 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    41,859 miles
    Test number
    514060416564
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components have slight corrosion

  12. Fail41,852 miles (+146)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,852 miles
    Test number
    541742300802
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low n/s +o/s front (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f + o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components have slight corrosion

  13. Pass41,706 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    41,706 miles
    Test number
    607100439996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail41,705 miles (+6)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,705 miles
    Test number
    512397494011
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass41,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,699 miles
    Test number
    877416063206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,699 miles (+1,060)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,699 miles
    Test number
    815553463284
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass40,639 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    40,639 miles
    Test number
    258928462235
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  18. Fail40,639 miles (+711)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,639 miles
    Test number
    348228762273
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Pass39,928 miles (+940)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,928 miles
    Test number
    655746151031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,988 miles (+964)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,988 miles
    Test number
    682120360013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,024 miles
    Test number
    150545059464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,024 miles (+1,647)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,024 miles
    Test number
    943605559017
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass36,377 miles (+2,036)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,377 miles
    Test number
    642013358077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,341 miles (+2,873)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,341 miles
    Test number
    314918657048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    31,468 miles
    Test number
    263900066002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail31,468 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,468 miles
    Test number
    781680266053
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S78 CVE

Does S78 CVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S78 CVE is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S78 CVE?
The MOT on S78 CVE is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S78 CVE done?
S78 CVE was recorded at 72,007 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 1,987 miles a year.
Has S78 CVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 CVE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S78 CVE 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 S78 CVE find?
S78 CVE passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm.

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