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Honda Civic

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,396 cc

T389 SOUMOT history

T389 SOU is a red petrol Honda Civic first used on 21 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2025
Mileage
92,261 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T389 SOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T389 SOU was last recorded at 92,261 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,919 miles · 22 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
342 miles
Average per year
2,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,261 miles
  • 2024 – 91,919 miles
  • 2023 – 90,451 miles
  • 2022 – 89,880 miles
  • 2021 – 88,794 miles
  • 2020 – 88,594 miles
  • 2019 – 85,828 miles
  • 2018 – 82,512 miles
  • 2017 – 79,190 miles
  • 2016 – 76,979 miles
  • 2015 – 74,996 miles
  • 2014 – 72,811 miles
  • 2013 – 70,751 miles
  • 2012 – 68,774 miles
  • 2011 – 66,466 miles
  • 2010 – 64,901 miles
  • 2009 – 60,429 miles
  • 2008 – 52,318 miles
  • 2007 – 44,315 miles
  • 2006 – 37,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail92,261 miles
  • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill within 30 cm of trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension components corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Around rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail92,261 miles (+342)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,261 miles
    Test number
    372764384273
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill within 30 cm of trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and suspension components corroded

  2. Pass91,919 miles (+1,468)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    91,919 miles
    Test number
    805929276541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass90,451 miles (+571)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    90,451 miles
    Test number
    476015088601
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass89,880 miles (+1,086)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,880 miles
    Test number
    154545347183
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage By rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension starting to corrode slightly

  5. Pass88,794 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,794 miles
    Test number
    361583132130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Around rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail88,791 miles (+197)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,791 miles
    Test number
    337750251856
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Around rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass88,594 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,594 miles
    Test number
    358176036298
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail88,594 miles (+2,766)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,594 miles
    Test number
    697465833070
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass85,828 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,828 miles
    Test number
    689633739550
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail85,828 miles (+3,316)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,828 miles
    Test number
    362070583859
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass82,512 miles (+3,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,512 miles
    Test number
    552889555385
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Steering rack area (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass79,190 miles (+2,211)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,190 miles
    Test number
    515313254007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,979 miles (+1,983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    76,979 miles
    Test number
    985434266335
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass74,996 miles (+2,185)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,996 miles
    Test number
    268928855061
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

  15. Pass72,811 miles (+2,060)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,811 miles
    Test number
    127635654049
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Fail70,751 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,751 miles
    Test number
    166970173035
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass70,751 miles (+1,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,751 miles
    Test number
    326040473036
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass68,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,774 miles
    Test number
    236177362005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,774 miles (+2,308)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,774 miles
    Test number
    916387162001
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass66,466 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,466 miles
    Test number
    676853461084
    • NoteFront discs worn slightly
    • NoteO/S/rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

  21. Fail66,463 miles (+1,562)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,463 miles
    Test number
    848573861068
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteFront discs worn slightly
    • NoteO/S/rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

  22. Pass64,901 miles (+4,472)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    64,901 miles
    Test number
    754004470001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,429 miles (+8,111)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,429 miles
    Test number
    183336329116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    52,318 miles
    Test number
    520299228106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,318 miles (+8,003)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,318 miles
    Test number
    530319128147
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass44,315 miles (+6,356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,315 miles
    Test number
    234504437495
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  27. Pass37,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    37,959 miles
    Test number
    804357436103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about T389 SOU

Does T389 SOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T389 SOU expired on 22 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T389 SOU?
The MOT on T389 SOU expired on 22 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T389 SOU done?
T389 SOU was recorded at 92,261 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 2,882 miles a year.
Has T389 SOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T389 SOU has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T389 SOU 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 T389 SOU find?
T389 SOU failed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with 5 major defects and 3 advisories: main beam tell-tale not working; offside front power steering component leaking steering rack area; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor, and 5 more.

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