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Honda Civic

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,590 cc

V44 OTAMOT history

V44 OTA is a black petrol Honda Civic first used on 24 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 141,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

V44 OTA black Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
141,803 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V44 OTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V44 OTA was last recorded at 141,803 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 8,049 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,754 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,049 miles
Average per year
4,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,803 miles
  • 2025 – 133,754 miles
  • 2024 – 123,782 miles
  • 2023 – 118,200 miles
  • 2022 – 117,730 miles
  • 2021 – 114,752 miles
  • 2020 – 113,623 miles
  • 2019 – 108,949 miles
  • 2018 – 105,061 miles
  • 2017 – 102,752 miles
  • 2016 – 102,017 miles
  • 2015 – 99,574 miles
  • 2014 – 95,883 miles
  • 2013 – 91,051 miles
  • 2012 – 86,695 miles
  • 2011 – 79,065 miles
  • 2010 – 72,949 miles
  • 2009 – 66,069 miles
  • 2008 – 60,059 miles
  • 2007 – 52,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,803 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both walls scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,803 miles (+8,049)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    141,803 miles
    Test number
    201302980902
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both walls scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass133,754 miles (+68)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    133,754 miles
    Test number
    864634628922
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail133,686 miles (+9,904)1 dangerous2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,686 miles
    Test number
    771680873645
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass123,782 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    123,782 miles
    Test number
    118748014257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail123,760 miles (+5,560)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,760 miles
    Test number
    344770222090
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass118,200 miles (+470)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    118,200 miles
    Test number
    179435229497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body rust

  7. Pass117,730 miles (+11)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    117,730 miles
    Test number
    580697883060
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head light has some movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail117,719 miles (+2,967)11 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,719 miles
    Test number
    164791423065
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass114,752 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    114,752 miles
    Test number
    635001900075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail114,743 miles (+1,120)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,743 miles
    Test number
    638452100597
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass113,623 miles (+4,674)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    113,623 miles
    Test number
    625073735635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,949 miles (+3,888)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,949 miles
    Test number
    687505689785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,061 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,061 miles
    Test number
    794647918575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,752 miles (+735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    102,752 miles
    Test number
    757323192098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass102,017 miles (+2,443)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    102,017 miles
    Test number
    335243203856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass99,574 miles (+3,691)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    99,574 miles
    Test number
    413703492049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,883 miles (+4,832)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    95,883 miles
    Test number
    349063944387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,051 miles (+4,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    91,051 miles
    Test number
    545893843368
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass86,695 miles (+7,630)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    86,695 miles
    Test number
    249668942327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,065 miles (+6,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    79,065 miles
    Test number
    456232041492
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass72,949 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    72,949 miles
    Test number
    741156730341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,938 miles (+6,869)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,938 miles
    Test number
    403733030496
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  23. Pass66,069 miles (+6,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    66,069 miles
    Test number
    490678049311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass60,059 miles (+8,031)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    60,059 miles
    Test number
    963610238369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,028 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    52,028 miles
    Test number
    310677527358
    • NoteNon standard exhaust fitted to vehicle and non standard rear exhaust mounting.
    • NoteTear in sidewall of nearside rear tyre,not through to cords.
    • NoteWiper blades split at ends.

  26. Fail52,028 miles1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,028 miles
    Test number
    603867227317
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteTear in sidewall of nearside rear tyre,not through to cords.

Questions about V44 OTA

Does V44 OTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V44 OTA is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V44 OTA?
The MOT on V44 OTA is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V44 OTA done?
V44 OTA was recorded at 141,803 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 4,877 miles a year.
Has V44 OTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V44 OTA has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V44 OTA 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 V44 OTA find?
V44 OTA passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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