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Honda Civic

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,590 cc

V85 EHCMOT history

V85 EHC is a green petrol Honda Civic first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 76,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2025.

V85 EHC green Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jun 2026
Mileage
76,949 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V85 EHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
30 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V85 EHC was last recorded at 76,949 miles on 30 May 2025, 6,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,805 miles · 5 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
6,144 miles
Average per year
3,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,949 miles
  • 2024 – 70,805 miles
  • 2022 – 65,121 miles
  • 2021 – 56,571 miles
  • 2020 – 50,194 miles
  • 2019 – 46,074 miles
  • 2018 – 40,175 miles
  • 2017 – 32,445 miles
  • 2016 – 24,565 miles
  • 2015 – 18,805 miles
  • 2014 – 18,059 miles
  • 2013 – 17,412 miles
  • 2012 – 16,780 miles
  • 2011 – 16,133 miles
  • 2010 – 15,331 miles
  • 2009 – 14,478 miles
  • 2008 – 13,654 miles
  • 2007 – 12,058 miles
  • 2006 – 10,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,949 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2007–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,949 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    76,949 miles
    Test number
    281119166375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail76,949 miles (+6,144)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,949 miles
    Test number
    457500806852
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,805 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    70,805 miles
    Test number
    380596891344
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail70,805 miles (+5,684)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,805 miles
    Test number
    926550403628
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass65,121 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    65,121 miles
    Test number
    194651057549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,918 miles (+8,347)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,918 miles
    Test number
    976121138895
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass56,571 miles (+6,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    56,571 miles
    Test number
    553813762082
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass50,194 miles (+4,120)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    50,194 miles
    Test number
    936432554238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,074 miles (+5,899)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,074 miles
    Test number
    721262970875
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass40,175 miles (+7,730)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    40,175 miles
    Test number
    848828859783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,445 miles (+7,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    32,445 miles
    Test number
    730614283251
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass24,565 miles (+5,760)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    24,565 miles
    Test number
    195725944235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    18,805 miles
    Test number
    497779024131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail18,805 miles (+746)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,805 miles
    Test number
    318290351198
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass18,059 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    18,059 miles
    Test number
    635365164258
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSmall fluid leak from steering rack top seal.

  16. Fail18,059 miles (+647)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,059 miles
    Test number
    766435064214
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSmall fluid leak from steering rack top seal.

  17. Pass17,412 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    17,412 miles
    Test number
    585954573241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)

  18. Fail17,412 miles (+632)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,412 miles
    Test number
    569664673293
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)

  19. Pass16,780 miles (+647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    16,780 miles
    Test number
    445320872218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)

  20. Pass16,133 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    16,133 miles
    Test number
    526065651299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail16,133 miles (+802)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,133 miles
    Test number
    737095951297
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass15,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    15,331 miles
    Test number
    721776350299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail15,331 miles (+853)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,331 miles
    Test number
    361256650426
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass14,478 miles (+824)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    14,478 miles
    Test number
    242704959215
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass13,654 miles (+1,596)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    13,654 miles
    Test number
    281745158212
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass12,058 miles (+1,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    12,058 miles
    Test number
    250176457236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Pass10,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    10,631 miles
    Test number
    503677956251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V85 EHC

Does V85 EHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V85 EHC expired on 4 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V85 EHC?
The MOT on V85 EHC expired on 4 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V85 EHC done?
V85 EHC was recorded at 76,949 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2025, an average of 3,545 miles a year.
Has V85 EHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V85 EHC has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V85 EHC 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 V85 EHC find?
V85 EHC passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm.

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