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Honda Civic

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,396 cc

V48 ELBMOT history

V48 ELB is a black petrol Honda Civic first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 64,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

V48 ELB black Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
64,417 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V48 ELB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V48 ELB was last recorded at 64,417 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Aug 2007: 30,303 miles, lower than 59,408 miles on 1 Sept 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
63,968 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
449 miles
Average per year
251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,417 miles
  • 2025 – 63,968 miles
  • 2024 – 63,577 miles
  • 2023 – 62,681 miles
  • 2022 – 61,633 miles
  • 2021 – 60,699 miles
  • 2020 – 59,506 miles
  • 2019 – 58,515 miles
  • 2018 – 57,704 miles
  • 2017 – 56,703 miles
  • 2016 – 55,469 miles
  • 2015 – 53,627 miles
  • 2014 – 52,326 miles
  • 2013 – 50,798 miles
  • 2012 – 48,557 miles
  • 2011 – 45,540 miles
  • 2010 – 42,289 miles
  • 2009 – 38,212 miles
  • 2008 – 34,688 miles
  • 2007 – 30,303 miles
  • 2006 – 59,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,417 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,417 miles (+449)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    64,417 miles
    Test number
    151966879152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,968 miles (+391)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    63,968 miles
    Test number
    379208041974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,577 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    63,577 miles
    Test number
    155937323631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,681 miles (+1,048)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    62,681 miles
    Test number
    986338964699
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySLIGHTLY RUSTY

  5. Pass61,633 miles (+934)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    61,633 miles
    Test number
    491304230396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,699 miles (+1,193)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    60,699 miles
    Test number
    227296460156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,506 miles (+991)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    59,506 miles
    Test number
    431193554582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,515 miles (+811)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    58,515 miles
    Test number
    226571418569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,704 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    57,704 miles
    Test number
    304862865509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    56,703 miles
    Test number
    220016773815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,703 miles (+1,234)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,703 miles
    Test number
    953952868913
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Pass55,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    55,469 miles
    Test number
    163549929035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,469 miles (+1,842)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,469 miles
    Test number
    156974127149
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  14. Pass53,627 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    53,627 miles
    Test number
    433689959433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail53,627 miles (+1,301)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,627 miles
    Test number
    409303371846
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass52,326 miles (+1,528)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    52,326 miles
    Test number
    169083034208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,798 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,798 miles
    Test number
    326371833486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,781 miles (+2,224)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,781 miles
    Test number
    498469223218
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

  19. Pass48,557 miles (+3,017)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,557 miles
    Test number
    309850132407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,540 miles (+3,251)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,540 miles
    Test number
    775985521245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,289 miles (+4,077)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    42,289 miles
    Test number
    654323140275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,212 miles (+3,524)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    38,212 miles
    Test number
    411477829232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,688 miles (+4,385)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    34,688 miles
    Test number
    450625848219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,303 miles (-29,105)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,303 miles
    Test number
    174730637273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    59,408 miles
    Test number
    893744646218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V48 ELB

Does V48 ELB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V48 ELB is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V48 ELB?
The MOT on V48 ELB is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V48 ELB done?
V48 ELB was recorded at 64,417 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 251 miles a year.
Has V48 ELB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V48 ELB has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on V48 ELB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Aug 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V48 ELB find?
V48 ELB passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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