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Honda Civic

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,590 cc

SMO 161MOT history

SMO 161 is a red petrol Honda Civic first used on 29 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 63,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

SMO 161 red Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Honda Civic, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
63,810 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SMO 161
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SMO 161 was last recorded at 63,810 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,810 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,810 miles
  • 2025 – 55,328 miles
  • 2024 – 55,301 miles
  • 2023 – 50,341 miles
  • 2022 – 37,329 miles
  • 2021 – 33,301 miles
  • 2020 – 33,256 miles
  • 2019 – 33,224 miles
  • 2018 – 33,201 miles
  • 2017 – 33,182 miles
  • 2016 – 33,171 miles
  • 2015 – 33,064 miles
  • 2014 – 32,910 miles
  • 2013 – 31,952 miles
  • 2012 – 31,758 miles
  • 2011 – 30,675 miles
  • 2010 – 24,902 miles
  • 2009 – 18,696 miles
  • 2008 – 12,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,810 miles
  • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,810 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    63,810 miles
    Test number
    708235512672
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail63,810 miles (+8,482)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,810 miles
    Test number
    233422318668
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass55,328 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    55,328 miles
    Test number
    591539198374
    • AdvisoryTrims and covers fitted
  4. Fail55,327 miles (+26)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,327 miles
    Test number
    254217611968
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrims and covers fitted
  5. Pass55,301 miles (+4,960)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    55,301 miles
    Test number
    747928307955
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside, Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass50,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    50,341 miles
    Test number
    165993286470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail50,340 miles (+13,011)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,340 miles
    Test number
    940928950509
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass37,329 miles (+4,028)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    37,329 miles
    Test number
    550084400107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,301 miles (+45)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    33,301 miles
    Test number
    686111220104
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass33,256 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    33,256 miles
    Test number
    152991007365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,224 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    33,224 miles
    Test number
    573391271477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,201 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    33,201 miles
    Test number
    228671492799
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perishing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass33,182 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    33,182 miles
    Test number
    679066012474
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
  14. Fail33,182 miles (+11)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,182 miles
    Test number
    467022885482
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
  15. Pass33,171 miles (+107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    33,171 miles
    Test number
    317818490845
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass33,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    33,064 miles
    Test number
    254971664569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail33,064 miles (+154)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,064 miles
    Test number
    213349755115
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  18. Pass32,910 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    32,910 miles
    Test number
    399777394297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,952 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    31,952 miles
    Test number
    228645373426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,758 miles (+1,083)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,758 miles
    Test number
    229970882429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,675 miles (+5,773)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,675 miles
    Test number
    169617651143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,902 miles (+6,206)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    24,902 miles
    Test number
    433957860164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,696 miles (+6,208)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    18,696 miles
    Test number
    241616379410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    12,488 miles
    Test number
    374763968128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SMO 161

What vehicle is registration SMO 161 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SMO 161 on a red petrol Honda Civic first used on 29 Jun 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SMO 161 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SMO 161 is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on SMO 161?
The MOT on SMO 161 is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SMO 161 done?
SMO 161 was recorded at 63,810 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 2,815 miles a year.
Has SMO 161 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SMO 161 has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on SMO 161 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 SMO 161 find?
SMO 161 passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction.

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