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Honda Civic

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,493 cc

T838 SOUMOT history

T838 SOU is a blue petrol Honda Civic first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 102,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
102,010 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T838 SOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,493 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T838 SOU was last recorded at 102,010 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 14,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,891 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
14,119 miles
Average per year
4,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,010 miles
  • 2024 – 87,891 miles
  • 2023 – 71,148 miles
  • 2022 – 46,317 miles
  • 2021 – 45,616 miles
  • 2020 – 45,255 miles
  • 2019 – 44,808 miles
  • 2018 – 44,053 miles
  • 2017 – 43,025 miles
  • 2016 – 42,218 miles
  • 2015 – 41,492 miles
  • 2014 – 40,089 miles
  • 2013 – 39,363 miles
  • 2012 – 37,044 miles
  • 2011 – 35,139 miles
  • 2010 – 31,518 miles
  • 2009 – 28,435 miles
  • 2008 – 25,585 miles
  • 2007 – 22,939 miles
  • 2006 – 20,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,010 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear exhaust joint badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    102,010 miles
    Test number
    660603397826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail102,010 miles (+14,119)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,010 miles
    Test number
    668403998328
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass87,891 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,891 miles
    Test number
    586285585941
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint badly corroded
  4. Fail87,872 miles (+16,724)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,872 miles
    Test number
    505014973833
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint badly corroded
  5. Pass71,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    71,148 miles
    Test number
    217589518332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail71,148 miles (+24,831)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,148 miles
    Test number
    300365811588
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass46,317 miles (+701)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    46,317 miles
    Test number
    317586632867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,616 miles (+361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    45,616 miles
    Test number
    652191849775
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorated
  9. Pass45,255 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    45,255 miles
    Test number
    950333072202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,808 miles (+755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    44,808 miles
    Test number
    509939434466
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass44,053 miles (+1,028)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    44,053 miles
    Test number
    762175349998
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass43,025 miles (+807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    43,025 miles
    Test number
    415805764604
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass42,218 miles (+726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,218 miles
    Test number
    268232860207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass41,492 miles (+1,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,492 miles
    Test number
    368504405410
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass40,089 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,089 miles
    Test number
    238693684456
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Fail40,089 miles (+726)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,089 miles
    Test number
    645503384174
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Fail39,363 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,363 miles
    Test number
    128739393177
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  18. Pass39,363 miles (+2,319)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    39,363 miles
    Test number
    917679093186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,044 miles (+1,905)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,044 miles
    Test number
    297116582445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,139 miles4 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,139 miles
    Test number
    598046391120
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  21. Pass35,139 miles (+3,621)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,139 miles
    Test number
    909766491140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  22. Pass31,518 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    31,518 miles
    Test number
    182990490192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,489 miles (+3,054)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,489 miles
    Test number
    400228980168
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  24. Pass28,435 miles (+2,850)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,435 miles
    Test number
    373324409498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,585 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,585 miles
    Test number
    343570708232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,939 miles (+2,783)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    22,939 miles
    Test number
    631783797124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    20,156 miles
    Test number
    294781796441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T838 SOU

Does T838 SOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T838 SOU is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T838 SOU?
The MOT on T838 SOU is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T838 SOU done?
T838 SOU was recorded at 102,010 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 4,240 miles a year.
Has T838 SOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T838 SOU has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T838 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 T838 SOU find?
T838 SOU passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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