Honda Civic
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,396 cc
S96 DFWMOT history
S96 DFW is a blue petrol Honda Civic first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,516 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 88,516 mi
- At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,966 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S96 DFW
- 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
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S96 DFW was last recorded at 88,516 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 88,514 miles · 15 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 2,966 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,516 miles
- 2025 – 74,329 miles
- 2024 – 62,531 miles
- 2022 – 56,202 miles
- 2021 – 52,414 miles
- 2020 – 47,634 miles
- 2019 – 43,306 miles
- 2018 – 42,414 miles
- 2017 – 39,152 miles
- 2016 – 37,085 miles
- 2015 – 36,472 miles
- 2014 – 34,303 miles
- 2013 – 34,171 miles
- 2012 – 33,796 miles
- 2011 – 32,944 miles
- 2010 – 31,981 miles
- 2009 – 31,351 miles
- 2008 – 30,563 miles
- 2007 – 29,777 miles
- 2006 – 28,931 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,516 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Coil spring corroded Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,516 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 88,516 miles
- Test number
- 730669836332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,514 miles (+14,185)7 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,514 miles
- Test number
- 913369667040
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass74,329 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 74,329 miles
- Test number
- 697043489307
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail74,326 miles (+11,795)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,326 miles
- Test number
- 732350273419
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass62,531 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 62,531 miles
- Test number
- 298537403908
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Various (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail62,531 miles (+6)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,531 miles
- Test number
- 867753920001
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Various (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail62,525 miles (+6,323)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,525 miles
- Test number
- 263671270723
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass56,202 miles (+3,788)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 56,202 miles
- Test number
- 774794699501
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Fixing broken (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to disfigure (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded
Pass52,414 miles (+4,780)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 52,414 miles
- Test number
- 536192124065
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass47,634 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 47,634 miles
- Test number
- 679672507317
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCatalytic converter performance is deteriorated
Fail47,634 miles (+4,328)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,634 miles
- Test number
- 443917512330
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCatalytic converter performance is deteriorated
Pass43,306 miles (+892)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 43,306 miles
- Test number
- 578112460831
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,414 miles (+3,262)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 42,414 miles
- Test number
- 591916473904
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,152 miles (+2,067)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 39,152 miles
- Test number
- 924038157809
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,085 miles (+613)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 37,085 miles
- Test number
- 616782968106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,472 miles (+2,169)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 36,472 miles
- Test number
- 285986008707
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,303 miles (+132)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2015
- Odometer
- 34,303 miles
- Test number
- 649293234114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,171 miles (+375)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 34,171 miles
- Test number
- 615173973257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,796 miles (+852)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 33,796 miles
- Test number
- 915701272228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,944 miles (+963)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 32,944 miles
- Test number
- 378275361482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,981 miles (+630)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 31,981 miles
- Test number
- 471755960220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,351 miles (+788)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 31,351 miles
- Test number
- 293626769211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,563 miles (+786)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 30,563 miles
- Test number
- 311414268411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,777 miles (+846)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 29,777 miles
- Test number
- 303093367217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,931 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 28,931 miles
- Test number
- 210597356257
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Questions about S96 DFW
- Does S96 DFW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S96 DFW is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S96 DFW?
- The MOT on S96 DFW is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S96 DFW done?
- S96 DFW was recorded at 88,516 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 2,966 miles a year.
- Has S96 DFW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S96 DFW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on S96 DFW 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 S96 DFW find?
- S96 DFW passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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