Honda Civic
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,396 cc
T496 BSLMOT history
T496 BSL is a green petrol Honda Civic first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 33,757 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 33,757 mi
- At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 1,379 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T496 BSL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Civic
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,396 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Aug 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
T496 BSL was last recorded at 33,757 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 32,982 miles · 24 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 775 miles
- Average per year
- 1,379 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 33,757 miles
- 2024 – 32,982 miles
- 2023 – 31,749 miles
- 2022 – 30,526 miles
- 2021 – 28,742 miles
- 2020 – 28,132 miles
- 2019 – 27,263 miles
- 2018 – 26,337 miles
- 2017 – 25,215 miles
- 2016 – 24,450 miles
- 2015 – 23,456 miles
- 2014 – 21,364 miles
- 2013 – 19,805 miles
- 2012 – 18,761 miles
- 2011 – 17,151 miles
- 2010 – 15,980 miles
- 2009 – 13,580 miles
- 2008 – 11,745 miles
- 2007 – 10,152 miles
- 2006 – 6,958 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail33,757 miles
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner/Outer Sill Holed and Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail33,757 miles (+775)1 dangerous8 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,757 miles
- Test number
- 753709051063
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner/Outer Sill Holed and Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass32,982 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 32,982 miles
- Test number
- 360010368867
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,947 miles (+1,198)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,947 miles
- Test number
- 629835777406
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass31,749 miles (+1,223)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 31,749 miles
- Test number
- 325963597355
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass30,526 miles (+2)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 30,526 miles
- Test number
- 717897888645
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Fail30,524 miles (+1,782)3 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,524 miles
- Test number
- 972172213958
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Pass28,742 miles (+610)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 28,742 miles
- Test number
- 167227429255
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass28,132 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 28,132 miles
- Test number
- 515929937729
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail28,130 miles (+867)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,130 miles
- Test number
- 619405445132
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass27,263 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 27,263 miles
- Test number
- 869782875981
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,240 miles (+903)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,240 miles
- Test number
- 610205297721
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
Pass26,337 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 26,337 miles
- Test number
- 703636607594
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail26,336 miles (+1,121)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,336 miles
- Test number
- 802433876607
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass25,215 miles (+765)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 25,215 miles
- Test number
- 987061177536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,450 miles (+994)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 24,450 miles
- Test number
- 867591434847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,456 miles (+2,092)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 23,456 miles
- Test number
- 738477695161
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNearsidse rear tyre is soft
Pass21,364 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 21,364 miles
- Test number
- 778550464121
- NoteBoth outer sills fully covered
- NoteBoth rear trailing arm `t` bushes perished / splitting
- NoteNearside front outrigger corroded
Fail21,364 miles (+1,559)4 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,364 miles
- Test number
- 739140364164
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth outer sills fully covered
- NoteBoth rear trailing arm `t` bushes perished / splitting
- NoteNearside front outrigger corroded
Pass19,805 miles (+1,044)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2014
- Odometer
- 19,805 miles
- Test number
- 457001843183
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSlight corrosion @ Nearside front jacking point
Pass18,761 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2013
- Odometer
- 18,761 miles
- Test number
- 267433242489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,761 miles (+1,610)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,761 miles
- Test number
- 797113742180
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass17,151 miles (+1,171)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 17,151 miles
- Test number
- 897906771039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,980 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 15,980 miles
- Test number
- 193733580010
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail15,980 miles (+2,400)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,980 miles
- Test number
- 511913780085
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass13,580 miles (+1,835)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 13,580 miles
- Test number
- 922028269051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,745 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 11,745 miles
- Test number
- 772683658064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail11,745 miles (+1,593)1 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,745 miles
- Test number
- 144343858451
- DangerousCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureRear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass10,152 miles (+3,194)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 10,152 miles
- Test number
- 971969557028
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass6,958 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 6,958 miles
- Test number
- 830063856087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T496 BSL
- Does T496 BSL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T496 BSL expired on 1 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T496 BSL?
- The MOT on T496 BSL expired on 1 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T496 BSL done?
- T496 BSL was recorded at 33,757 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 1,379 miles a year.
- Has T496 BSL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T496 BSL has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on T496 BSL 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 T496 BSL find?
- T496 BSL failed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 7 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; emissions unable to be completed; nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play, and 13 more.
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