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Honda Civic

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

V51 HLAMOT history

V51 HLA is a yellow petrol Honda Civic first used on 4 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 146,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

V51 HLA yellow Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
146,957 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V51 HLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V51 HLA was last recorded at 146,957 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,952 miles · 12 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,957 miles
  • 2025 – 141,887 miles
  • 2024 – 134,951 miles
  • 2023 – 132,379 miles
  • 2022 – 129,879 miles
  • 2021 – 126,172 miles
  • 2020 – 123,155 miles
  • 2019 – 118,813 miles
  • 2018 – 114,153 miles
  • 2017 – 110,316 miles
  • 2016 – 104,348 miles
  • 2015 – 97,146 miles
  • 2014 – 90,673 miles
  • 2013 – 83,159 miles
  • 2012 – 75,003 miles
  • 2011 – 64,728 miles
  • 2010 – 55,797 miles
  • 2009 – 48,535 miles
  • 2008 – 42,635 miles
  • 2007 – 36,663 miles
  • 2006 – 30,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,957 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,957 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    146,957 miles
    Test number
    786960989107
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail146,952 miles (+5,065)7 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,952 miles
    Test number
    396510368618
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,887 miles (+6,936)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    141,887 miles
    Test number
    462410695007
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  4. Pass134,951 miles (+2,572)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    134,951 miles
    Test number
    238093391172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,379 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    132,379 miles
    Test number
    933614014982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail132,379 miles (+2,500)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,379 miles
    Test number
    811264164698
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass129,879 miles (+3,707)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    129,879 miles
    Test number
    792481546273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,172 miles (+3,017)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    126,172 miles
    Test number
    364761599857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,155 miles (+4,342)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    123,155 miles
    Test number
    780129386042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,813 miles (+4,660)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,813 miles
    Test number
    988301935480
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  11. Pass114,153 miles (+3,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    114,153 miles
    Test number
    245839075199
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake recording lower effort than offside.

  12. Pass110,316 miles (+5,968)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    110,316 miles
    Test number
    687549653126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,348 miles (+7,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    104,348 miles
    Test number
    256670591827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  14. Pass97,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    97,146 miles
    Test number
    216322791168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail97,146 miles (+6,473)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,146 miles
    Test number
    481885619459
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass90,673 miles (+7,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    90,673 miles
    Test number
    436171724302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass83,159 miles (+8,156)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    83,159 miles
    Test number
    246735013357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges of tread.

  18. Pass75,003 miles (+10,275)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,003 miles
    Test number
    478304122308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,728 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,728 miles
    Test number
    179845821391
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  20. Pass64,728 miles (+8,931)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    64,728 miles
    Test number
    258765421363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,797 miles (+7,262)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,797 miles
    Test number
    473936320405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,535 miles (+5,900)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,535 miles
    Test number
    331257829341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,635 miles (+5,972)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,635 miles
    Test number
    391509028366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,663 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    36,663 miles
    Test number
    560736217360
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteClutch slave cylinder leaking

  25. Fail36,663 miles (+6,590)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,663 miles
    Test number
    770816617324
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteClutch slave cylinder leaking

  26. Pass30,073 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    30,073 miles
    Test number
    590150326337
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded due to standing
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about V51 HLA

Does V51 HLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V51 HLA is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V51 HLA?
The MOT on V51 HLA is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V51 HLA done?
V51 HLA was recorded at 146,957 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 5,864 miles a year.
Has V51 HLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V51 HLA has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V51 HLA 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 V51 HLA find?
V51 HLA passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive; nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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