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Honda Civic

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,590 cc

S78 SVGMOT history

S78 SVG is a silver petrol Honda Civic first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

S78 SVG silver Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
115,369 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 SVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 SVG was last recorded at 115,369 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 May 2011: 61,409 miles, lower than 97,434 miles on 12 May 2010.
  • 27 Apr 2017: 98,826 miles, lower than 99,105 miles on 26 May 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,966 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
403 miles
Average per year
2,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,369 miles
  • 2024 – 114,966 miles
  • 2023 – 114,836 miles
  • 2022 – 113,985 miles
  • 2021 – 113,142 miles
  • 2020 – 112,554 miles
  • 2019 – 109,819 miles
  • 2018 – 104,522 miles
  • 2017 – 98,826 miles
  • 2015 – 99,105 miles
  • 2014 – 93,851 miles
  • 2013 – 79,781 miles
  • 2012 – 61,701 miles
  • 2011 – 61,409 miles
  • 2010 – 97,434 miles
  • 2009 – 87,768 miles
  • 2008 – 83,481 miles
  • 2007 – 76,010 miles
  • 2006 – 68,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,369 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,369 miles (+403)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,369 miles
    Test number
    473945385792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,966 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    114,966 miles
    Test number
    933876267409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,836 miles (+851)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    114,836 miles
    Test number
    814877740468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,985 miles (+843)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    113,985 miles
    Test number
    602676455704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,142 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    113,142 miles
    Test number
    158747946304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,554 miles (+2,735)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,554 miles
    Test number
    639929331773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,819 miles (+5,297)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,819 miles
    Test number
    634849360636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,522 miles (+5,696)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    104,522 miles
    Test number
    203347492891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,826 miles (-279)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    98,826 miles
    Test number
    596766984802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,105 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    99,105 miles
    Test number
    578266145174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  11. Fail99,104 miles (+5,253)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,104 miles
    Test number
    219829635142
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  12. Pass93,851 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    93,851 miles
    Test number
    215534944410
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  13. Fail93,849 miles (+14,068)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,849 miles
    Test number
    609384044145
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  14. Pass79,781 miles (+18,080)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,781 miles
    Test number
    527855543127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteREAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F AND O/S/F UPPER BALL JOINT

  15. Pass61,701 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,701 miles
    Test number
    635406842110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail61,701 miles (+292)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,701 miles
    Test number
    798445942190
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail61,409 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,409 miles
    Test number
    216852531111
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass61,409 miles (-36,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,409 miles
    Test number
    298622831128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass97,434 miles (+9,666)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    97,434 miles
    Test number
    551942630177
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a minor bulge in the outer side wall possibly caused by manufacture.

  20. Pass87,768 miles (+4,287)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    87,768 miles
    Test number
    421716609169
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSills not checked due to sill covers fitted

  21. Pass83,481 miles (+7,471)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    83,481 miles
    Test number
    480093528111
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

  22. Pass76,010 miles (+7,527)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    76,010 miles
    Test number
    211911637456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    68,483 miles
    Test number
    574845626159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail68,483 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,483 miles
    Test number
    602344626160
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about S78 SVG

Does S78 SVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S78 SVG is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on S78 SVG?
The MOT on S78 SVG is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S78 SVG done?
S78 SVG was recorded at 115,369 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 2,408 miles a year.
Has S78 SVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 SVG has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2015.
Has the mileage on S78 SVG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 12 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S78 SVG find?
S78 SVG passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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