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Honda Civic

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

T870 TKSMOT history

T870 TKS is a red petrol Honda Civic first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 96,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2024
Mileage
96,130 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2023
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T870 TKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T870 TKS was last recorded at 96,130 miles on 12 Oct 2023, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Feb 2006: 43,832 miles, lower than 43,842 miles on 6 Feb 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
96,108 miles · 10 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
2,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 96,130 miles
  • 2022 – 93,431 miles
  • 2021 – 91,424 miles
  • 2020 – 87,188 miles
  • 2019 – 82,959 miles
  • 2018 – 79,189 miles
  • 2017 – 75,548 miles
  • 2016 – 73,360 miles
  • 2015 – 71,562 miles
  • 2014 – 69,248 miles
  • 2013 – 66,697 miles
  • 2012 – 63,737 miles
  • 2011 – 60,506 miles
  • 2010 – 57,761 miles
  • 2009 – 56,001 miles
  • 2008 – 52,575 miles
  • 2007 – 48,316 miles
  • 2006 – 43,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,130 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlastic covers on sillsRecorded at 2 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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,130 miles (+22)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,130 miles
    Test number
    284219472249
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers on sills

  2. Fail96,108 miles (+2,677)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,108 miles
    Test number
    107522961090
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers on sills

  3. Pass93,431 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,431 miles
    Test number
    999525573642
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail93,426 miles (+2,002)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,426 miles
    Test number
    201729871056
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass91,424 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,424 miles
    Test number
    974434700947
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail91,424 miles (+4,236)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,424 miles
    Test number
    329924672998
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass87,188 miles (+4,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,188 miles
    Test number
    741770445933
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass82,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,959 miles
    Test number
    359344118444
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror outer casing cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail82,959 miles (+3,770)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,959 miles
    Test number
    428515457151
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror outer casing cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,189 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,189 miles
    Test number
    201094335364
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail79,187 miles (+3,639)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,187 miles
    Test number
    758280742036
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass75,548 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,548 miles
    Test number
    954768094015
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail75,548 miles (+2,188)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,548 miles
    Test number
    754855066280
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass73,360 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,360 miles
    Test number
    395381060276
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Fail73,360 miles (+1,798)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,360 miles
    Test number
    326353066482
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass71,562 miles (+2,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    71,562 miles
    Test number
    159691043848
    • AdvisoryLower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail69,248 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,248 miles
    Test number
    189910684213
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass69,248 miles (+2,551)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    69,248 miles
    Test number
    756440884279
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass66,697 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    66,697 miles
    Test number
    197191883245
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteHandbrake Cables Stretched

  20. Fail68,697 miles (+4,960)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,697 miles
    Test number
    856641483214
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass63,737 miles (+3,231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    63,737 miles
    Test number
    495056872291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass60,506 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    60,506 miles
    Test number
    926166671288
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly

  23. Fail60,506 miles (+2,745)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,506 miles
    Test number
    936686471288
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly

  24. Pass57,761 miles (+1,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,761 miles
    Test number
    614950580271
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass56,001 miles (+3,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    56,001 miles
    Test number
    780979689027
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass52,575 miles (+4,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    52,575 miles
    Test number
    190209878442
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass48,316 miles (+4,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    48,316 miles
    Test number
    152850857456
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  28. Pass43,842 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,842 miles
    Test number
    161149036494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass43,832 miles (-10)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,832 miles
    Test number
    171298036472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail43,842 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,842 miles
    Test number
    394467036084
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Questions about T870 TKS

Does T870 TKS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T870 TKS expired on 14 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T870 TKS?
The MOT on T870 TKS expired on 14 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T870 TKS done?
T870 TKS was recorded at 96,130 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2023, an average of 2,958 miles a year.
Has T870 TKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T870 TKS has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T870 TKS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Feb 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T870 TKS find?
T870 TKS passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2023 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; fuel pipe/s corroded front to rear; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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