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Honda Civic

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,799 cc

T70 DARMOT history

T70 DAR is a red petrol Honda Civic first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
118,578 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T70 DAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T70 DAR was last recorded at 118,578 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,463 miles · 26 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
115 miles
Average per year
6,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,578 miles
  • 2025 – 111,484 miles
  • 2024 – 105,537 miles
  • 2023 – 98,093 miles
  • 2022 – 91,784 miles
  • 2021 – 85,462 miles
  • 2020 – 79,441 miles
  • 2019 – 76,166 miles
  • 2018 – 71,488 miles
  • 2017 – 68,129 miles
  • 2016 – 63,601 miles
  • 2015 – 59,584 miles
  • 2014 – 48,907 miles
  • 2013 – 46,298 miles
  • 2012 – 40,106 miles
  • 2011 – 29,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,578 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryGeneral Underside CorrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Axle CorrodedRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,578 miles (+115)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    118,578 miles
    Test number
    974915501902
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryGeneral Underside Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Corroded

  2. Fail118,463 miles (+6,979)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,463 miles
    Test number
    936649446263
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryGeneral Underside Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Corroded

  3. Pass111,484 miles (+5,947)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    111,484 miles
    Test number
    563320267226
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  4. Pass105,537 miles (+7,444)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    105,537 miles
    Test number
    490248464320
    • AdvisoryGeneral under side corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  5. Pass98,093 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    98,093 miles
    Test number
    123392595366
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside of body corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail98,093 miles (+6,309)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,093 miles
    Test number
    401038826477
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside of body corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass91,784 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    91,784 miles
    Test number
    745661459278
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail91,783 miles (+6,321)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,783 miles
    Test number
    111957784858
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass85,462 miles (+6,021)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    85,462 miles
    Test number
    788158011973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,441 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    79,441 miles
    Test number
    728732444988
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension and rear axle showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail79,402 miles (+3,236)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,402 miles
    Test number
    142383749948
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link pin (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded to excess on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear axle and suspension showing corrosion

  12. Pass76,166 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    76,166 miles
    Test number
    508822942655
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail76,166 miles (+4,678)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,166 miles
    Test number
    310739701296
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass71,488 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,488 miles
    Test number
    759006778250
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front showing 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail71,484 miles (+3,355)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,484 miles
    Test number
    873764791125
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front showing 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass68,129 miles (+4,528)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    68,129 miles
    Test number
    711087042455
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted in rear
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre has a nail
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  17. Pass63,601 miles (+4,017)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    63,601 miles
    Test number
    311436960524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,584 miles (+10,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,584 miles
    Test number
    409546155023
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass48,907 miles (+2,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,907 miles
    Test number
    608806654032
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass46,298 miles (+6,192)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    46,298 miles
    Test number
    475382083024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,106 miles (+10,699)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,106 miles
    Test number
    949346882128
    • NoteRear brake discs badly corroded

  22. Pass29,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,407 miles
    Test number
    989353601286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,407 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,407 miles
    Test number
    427043701242
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T70 DAR

Does T70 DAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T70 DAR is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T70 DAR?
The MOT on T70 DAR is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T70 DAR done?
T70 DAR was recorded at 118,578 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 6,067 miles a year.
Has T70 DAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T70 DAR has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T70 DAR 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 T70 DAR find?
T70 DAR passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); general underside corroded; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 4 more.

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