Honda Civic
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,396 cc
V78 DLVMOT history
V78 DLV is a silver petrol Honda Civic first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 61,828 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 61,828 mi
- At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,426 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V78 DLV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Civic
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,396 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V78 DLV was last recorded at 61,828 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 5,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Oct 2011: 42,560 miles, lower than 43,921 miles on 21 Oct 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 56,198 miles · 28 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,630 miles
- Average per year
- 1,426 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 61,828 miles
- 2024 – 56,198 miles
- 2023 – 55,935 miles
- 2022 – 55,259 miles
- 2021 – 54,753 miles
- 2020 – 54,097 miles
- 2018 – 52,806 miles
- 2017 – 51,947 miles
- 2016 – 50,975 miles
- 2015 – 50,161 miles
- 2014 – 49,169 miles
- 2013 – 47,757 miles
- 2012 – 46,646 miles
- 2011 – 42,560 miles
- 2010 – 43,921 miles
- 2009 – 42,459 miles
- 2008 – 40,473 miles
- 2007 – 37,882 miles
- 2006 – 34,795 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass61,828 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012
Full MOT history
25 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass61,828 miles (+5,630)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 61,828 miles
- Test number
- 722829476120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,198 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 56,198 miles
- Test number
- 802322076451
- AdvisoryCentral Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail56,198 miles (+263)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,198 miles
- Test number
- 620818383146
- Repaired at testNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass55,935 miles (+54)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 55,935 miles
- Test number
- 882543427340
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail55,881 miles (+622)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,881 miles
- Test number
- 151570410596
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to centre pipe joint area (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners placed on passenger seat
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNon standard wheels and fixing nuts fitted on all 4 wheels
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted both sides making inspection of corrosion difficult
Pass55,259 miles (+506)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 55,259 miles
- Test number
- 570644092803
- MinorTyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass54,753 miles (+656)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 54,753 miles
- Test number
- 901091843586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,097 miles (+1,291)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 54,097 miles
- Test number
- 716553291230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,806 miles (+859)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 52,806 miles
- Test number
- 827175960955
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass51,947 miles (+972)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 51,947 miles
- Test number
- 251495123369
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass50,975 miles (+814)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 50,975 miles
- Test number
- 376811398804
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass50,161 miles (+992)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 50,161 miles
- Test number
- 221699889772
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,169 miles (+1,412)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 49,169 miles
- Test number
- 145947084266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,757 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 47,757 miles
- Test number
- 516190793269
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail47,757 miles (+1,111)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,757 miles
- Test number
- 915849683256
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass46,646 miles (+4,086)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 46,646 miles
- Test number
- 369741492476
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass42,560 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 42,560 miles
- Test number
- 559915481278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,560 miles (-1,361)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,560 miles
- Test number
- 809465181228
- Repaired at testOffside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass43,921 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 43,921 miles
- Test number
- 552704190290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,921 miles (+1,462)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,921 miles
- Test number
- 152382690220
- FailureNearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Pass42,459 miles (+1,986)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 42,459 miles
- Test number
- 271563599252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,473 miles (+2,591)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 40,473 miles
- Test number
- 660690498222
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteAdvise new tyres signs of age cracking on sidewalls
Pass37,882 miles (+3,087)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 37,882 miles
- Test number
- 432089787251
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass34,795 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 34,795 miles
- Test number
- 373689086466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,795 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,795 miles
- Test number
- 661916086278
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Questions about V78 DLV
- Does V78 DLV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V78 DLV expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V78 DLV?
- The MOT on V78 DLV expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V78 DLV done?
- V78 DLV was recorded at 61,828 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 1,426 miles a year.
- Has V78 DLV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V78 DLV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on V78 DLV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Oct 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V78 DLV find?
- V78 DLV passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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