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Honda Civic

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T486 ARBMOT history

T486 ARB is a silver petrol Honda Civic first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 111,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
111,261 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T486 ARB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T486 ARB was last recorded at 111,261 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 1,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,214 miles · 4 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,047 miles
Average per year
3,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,261 miles
  • 2023 – 110,214 miles
  • 2022 – 109,178 miles
  • 2021 – 108,024 miles
  • 2020 – 106,840 miles
  • 2019 – 104,673 miles
  • 2018 – 101,870 miles
  • 2017 – 101,002 miles
  • 2016 – 99,008 miles
  • 2015 – 90,024 miles
  • 2014 – 82,613 miles
  • 2013 – 74,536 miles
  • 2012 – 74,254 miles
  • 2010 – 61,524 miles
  • 2009 – 55,041 miles
  • 2008 – 49,911 miles
  • 2007 – 49,009 miles
  • 2006 – 40,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,261 miles

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • All 4 coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • No rear seats fitted at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,261 miles (+1,047)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    111,261 miles
    Test number
    556533500934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,214 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,214 miles
    Test number
    107379407826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,178 miles (+1,154)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    109,178 miles
    Test number
    764580055169
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass108,024 miles (+1,184)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    108,024 miles
    Test number
    840743871745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,840 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,840 miles
    Test number
    733535453068
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail106,840 miles (+2,167)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,840 miles
    Test number
    116445603466
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both front headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass104,673 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,673 miles
    Test number
    610782165541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,654 miles (+2,784)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,654 miles
    Test number
    258330677195
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Seat belt missing both sides (7.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,870 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    101,870 miles
    Test number
    810900734286
    • AdvisoryAll 4 coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted at time of test

  10. Fail101,870 miles (+868)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,870 miles
    Test number
    711141584990
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted at time of test

  11. Pass101,002 miles (+1,994)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,002 miles
    Test number
    956925039411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres very low on inside edges (on legal limit)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to sills
    • AdvisoryRear seats permanatly flat

  12. Pass99,008 miles (+8,984)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    99,008 miles
    Test number
    176898153761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexi brake hoses too long but not fouling any part of vehicle

  13. Pass90,024 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    90,024 miles
    Test number
    525616105193
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePassenger seats missing at time of the test
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  14. Fail90,024 miles (+7,411)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,024 miles
    Test number
    797476305185
    • Repaired at testSteering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePassenger seats missing at time of the test
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  15. Pass82,613 miles (+56)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,613 miles
    Test number
    866777474204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  16. Fail82,557 miles (+8,021)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,557 miles
    Test number
    896766174279
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  17. Pass74,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    74,536 miles
    Test number
    765415483249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,536 miles (+282)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,536 miles
    Test number
    715855783229
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass74,254 miles (+12,730)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    74,254 miles
    Test number
    308989802485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass61,524 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    61,524 miles
    Test number
    560202550135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,502 miles (+6,461)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,502 miles
    Test number
    154289540152
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass55,041 miles (+5,130)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,041 miles
    Test number
    773928939166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,911 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    49,911 miles
    Test number
    160882518414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,009 miles (+8,962)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,009 miles
    Test number
    773612217392
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass40,047 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    40,047 miles
    Test number
    323787776242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail40,046 miles (+3,026)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,046 miles
    Test number
    181386976236
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass37,020 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,020 miles
    Test number
    654585176070
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T486 ARB

Does T486 ARB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T486 ARB is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T486 ARB?
The MOT on T486 ARB is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T486 ARB done?
T486 ARB was recorded at 111,261 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 3,747 miles a year.
Has T486 ARB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T486 ARB has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T486 ARB 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 T486 ARB find?
T486 ARB passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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