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Honda Civic

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,493 cc

T197 BGNMOT history

T197 BGN is a silver petrol Honda Civic first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 104,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
104,477 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T197 BGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,493 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T197 BGN was last recorded at 104,477 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,859 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
618 miles
Average per year
3,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,477 miles
  • 2025 – 103,859 miles
  • 2024 – 103,121 miles
  • 2023 – 102,152 miles
  • 2022 – 101,346 miles
  • 2021 – 100,008 miles
  • 2020 – 98,980 miles
  • 2019 – 96,516 miles
  • 2018 – 94,169 miles
  • 2017 – 91,605 miles
  • 2016 – 89,213 miles
  • 2015 – 86,863 miles
  • 2014 – 83,105 miles
  • 2013 – 79,072 miles
  • 2011 – 75,226 miles
  • 2010 – 68,044 miles
  • 2009 – 61,213 miles
  • 2008 – 55,240 miles
  • 2007 – 48,841 miles
  • 2006 – 40,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,477 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Unable to check offside rear seatbelt (dog cage)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both headlights only just give a image

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

32 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,477 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    104,477 miles
    Test number
    513286098525
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail104,477 miles (+618)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,477 miles
    Test number
    690450143121
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass103,859 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    103,859 miles
    Test number
    492946593670
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail103,847 miles (+726)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,847 miles
    Test number
    792967819451
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass103,121 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    103,121 miles
    Test number
    970005129720
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check offside rear seatbelt (dog cage)

  6. Fail103,121 miles (+969)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,121 miles
    Test number
    215400180047
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check offside rear seatbelt (dog cage)

  7. Pass102,152 miles (+806)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    102,152 miles
    Test number
    210133216663
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights only just give a image
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check offside rear seatbelt (dog cage)

  8. Pass101,346 miles (+1,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,346 miles
    Test number
    178311577435
    • AdvisoryUnable to check offside rear seatbelt (dog cage)

  9. Pass100,008 miles (+1,028)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,008 miles
    Test number
    105127820985
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights only just give a image
    • AdvisoryUnable to check offside rear seatbelt (dog cage)

  10. Pass98,980 miles (+2,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,980 miles
    Test number
    704882147539
    • AdvisoryUnable to check offside rear seatbelt ( dog cage )

  11. Pass96,516 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    96,516 miles
    Test number
    763460698463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes split
    • AdvisoryHeadlights only just give a image

  12. Fail96,516 miles (+2,347)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,516 miles
    Test number
    225001340702
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes split
    • AdvisoryHeadlights only just give a image

  13. Pass94,169 miles (+2,564)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,169 miles
    Test number
    580269518466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass91,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    91,605 miles
    Test number
    302775185121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail916,985 miles (+827,772)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    916,985 miles
    Test number
    573949756065
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass89,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    89,213 miles
    Test number
    752429348091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,213 miles (+2,350)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,213 miles
    Test number
    798973069934
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass86,863 miles (+3,758)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,863 miles
    Test number
    827922815020
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass83,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    83,105 miles
    Test number
    655163914013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail83,105 miles (+4,033)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,105 miles
    Test number
    408433414014
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  21. Pass79,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,072 miles
    Test number
    118177603024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail79,072 miles (+3,846)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,072 miles
    Test number
    737877703014
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass75,226 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    75,226 miles
    Test number
    105153361395
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Fail75,226 miles (+3,383)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,226 miles
    Test number
    237323161349
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass71,843 miles (+65)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    71,843 miles
    Test number
    699329611097
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail71,778 miles (+3,734)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,778 miles
    Test number
    566263311041
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass68,044 miles (+6,831)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    68,044 miles
    Test number
    420772420055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass61,213 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    61,213 miles
    Test number
    154899119036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  29. Fail61,213 miles (+5,973)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,213 miles
    Test number
    163019519418
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  30. Pass55,240 miles (+6,399)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    55,240 miles
    Test number
    241101528075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass48,841 miles (+8,014)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    48,841 miles
    Test number
    192743827096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass40,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    40,827 miles
    Test number
    260430226063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T197 BGN

Does T197 BGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T197 BGN is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T197 BGN?
The MOT on T197 BGN is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T197 BGN done?
T197 BGN was recorded at 104,477 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 3,188 miles a year.
Has T197 BGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T197 BGN has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T197 BGN 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 T197 BGN find?
T197 BGN passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: power steering component has slight seepage from a component; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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