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Honda Civic

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,590 cc

S78 FNMMOT history

S78 FNM is a black petrol Honda Civic first used on 31 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 119,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

S78 FNM black Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
119,804 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 FNM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 FNM was last recorded at 119,804 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,804 miles · 20 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,804 miles
  • 2025 – 119,732 miles
  • 2024 – 119,508 miles
  • 2023 – 119,325 miles
  • 2022 – 119,071 miles
  • 2021 – 118,500 miles
  • 2020 – 118,102 miles
  • 2019 – 116,982 miles
  • 2018 – 113,729 miles
  • 2017 – 109,328 miles
  • 2016 – 105,618 miles
  • 2015 – 101,804 miles
  • 2014 – 96,661 miles
  • 2013 – 90,014 miles
  • 2012 – 84,813 miles
  • 2011 – 79,780 miles
  • 2010 – 73,259 miles
  • 2009 – 68,493 miles
  • 2008 – 66,390 miles
  • 2007 – 63,563 miles
  • 2006 – 61,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,804 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside including sub frames and suspension armsRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

33 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,804 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    119,804 miles
    Test number
    764214458751
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside including sub frames and suspension arms

  2. Fail119,804 miles (+72)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,804 miles
    Test number
    984773928607
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside including sub frames and suspension arms

  3. Pass119,732 miles16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    119,732 miles
    Test number
    525862453662
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail119,732 miles (+224)1 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,732 miles
    Test number
    109577419087
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass119,508 miles (+183)2 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    119,508 miles
    Test number
    438087458441
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass119,325 miles (+254)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    119,325 miles
    Test number
    221989992841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass119,071 miles (+571)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    119,071 miles
    Test number
    417012833076
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass118,500 miles (+398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    118,500 miles
    Test number
    321454971664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass118,102 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    118,102 miles
    Test number
    665219570276
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail118,101 miles (+1,119)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,101 miles
    Test number
    161162429893
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass116,982 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    116,982 miles
    Test number
    824889725368
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail116,982 miles (+3,253)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,982 miles
    Test number
    172055373478
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass113,729 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    113,729 miles
    Test number
    685835903852
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Fail113,729 miles (+4,401)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,729 miles
    Test number
    950175491852
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass109,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    109,328 miles
    Test number
    407958279986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail109,327 miles (+3,709)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,327 miles
    Test number
    737111318950
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass105,618 miles (+3,814)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    105,618 miles
    Test number
    679291221656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,804 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    101,804 miles
    Test number
    914549336255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail101,804 miles (+5,143)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,804 miles
    Test number
    845889938310
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail96,661 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,661 miles
    Test number
    436589234228
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass96,661 miles (+6,647)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    96,661 miles
    Test number
    849559634292
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass90,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    90,014 miles
    Test number
    675721323282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail90,014 miles (+5,201)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,014 miles
    Test number
    136481023224
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass84,813 miles (+5,033)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    84,813 miles
    Test number
    516610232224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass79,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    79,780 miles
    Test number
    146912241275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail79,713 miles (+6,454)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,713 miles
    Test number
    119612041258
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass73,259 miles (+4,766)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    73,259 miles
    Test number
    694368010210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass68,493 miles (+2,103)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    68,493 miles
    Test number
    993667719289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass66,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    66,390 miles
    Test number
    401487828260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail66,390 miles (+2,827)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,390 miles
    Test number
    964687028235
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  31. Fail63,563 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,563 miles
    Test number
    252565027251
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  32. Pass63,563 miles (+2,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    63,563 miles
    Test number
    992315727207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  33. Pass61,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    61,010 miles
    Test number
    702778826272
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S78 FNM

Does S78 FNM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S78 FNM is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S78 FNM?
The MOT on S78 FNM is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S78 FNM done?
S78 FNM was recorded at 119,804 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 2,938 miles a year.
Has S78 FNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 FNM has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S78 FNM 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 FNM find?
S78 FNM passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 10 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 7 more.

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