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Honda Civic

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,493 cc

T197 SMWMOT history

T197 SMW is a grey petrol Honda Civic first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 200,009 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
200,009 km
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,717 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T197 SMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,493 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T197 SMW was last recorded at 200,009 km on 22 Jul 2026, 3,164 km more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,845 km · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,164 km
Average per year
7,717 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,009 km
  • 2025 – 196,845 km
  • 2024 – 195,227 km
  • 2023 – 194,571 km
  • 2022 – 190,384 km
  • 2021 – 177,781 km
  • 2020 – 158,155 km
  • 2019 – 157,809 km
  • 2018 – 152,003 km
  • 2017 – 147,916 km
  • 2015 – 117,244 km
  • 2013 – 84,960 km
  • 2011 – 79,683 km
  • 2009 – 69,275 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,009 km

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,009 km (+3,164)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    200,009 km
    Test number
    529857076397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass196,845 km (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    196,845 km
    Test number
    447230902449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass195,227 km (+656)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    195,227 km
    Test number
    465834245814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass194,571 km (+4,187)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    194,571 km
    Test number
    521324935143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass190,384 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    190,384 km
    Test number
    420837131418
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Fail190,384 km (+12,603)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,384 km
    Test number
    874406532940
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass177,781 km (+19,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    177,781 km
    Test number
    944836244321
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass158,155 km (+346)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    158,155 km
    Test number
    455187070221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass157,809 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    157,809 km
    Test number
    383702097748
    • AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail157,809 km (+5,806)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,809 km
    Test number
    292062849279
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass152,003 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    152,003 km
    Test number
    196595249158
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail152,003 km (+4,087)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,003 km
    Test number
    210177032670
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass147,916 km (+100)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    147,916 km
    Test number
    462511680434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail147,816 km2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,816 km
    Test number
    768655405923
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass137,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    137,429 miles
    Test number
    264651550008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail137,429 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,429 miles
    Test number
    261256648994
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass117,244 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    117,244 km
    Test number
    525546600267
    • 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)

  18. Pass99,704 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    99,704 miles
    Test number
    938834924206
    • NoteRear pads getting low

  19. Pass84,960 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    84,960 km
    Test number
    695313433292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,960 km3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,960 km
    Test number
    378737123263
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • 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)

  21. Pass83,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    83,169 miles
    Test number
    376170322416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail83,169 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,169 miles
    Test number
    255140822227
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  23. Pass79,683 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    79,683 km
    Test number
    379057721452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail79,683 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,683 km
    Test number
    529317321229
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass74,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    74,132 miles
    Test number
    543391310236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,275 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    69,275 km
    Test number
    210930339215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail69,275 km4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,275 km
    Test number
    760854829281
    • FailureFront Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Questions about T197 SMW

Does T197 SMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T197 SMW is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T197 SMW?
The MOT on T197 SMW is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T197 SMW done?
T197 SMW was recorded at 200,009 km at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 7,717 km a year.
Has T197 SMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T197 SMW has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T197 SMW 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 SMW find?
T197 SMW passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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