Honda logo

Honda Civic

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,590 cc

Y231 GFSMOT history

Y231 GFS is a silver petrol Honda Civic first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 63,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2022.

Y231 GFS silver Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Honda Civic, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2022
Mileage
63,879 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,086 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y231 GFS in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 GFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y231 GFS was last recorded at 63,879 miles on 15 Mar 2022, 1,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,816 miles · 13 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,063 miles
Average per year
2,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 63,879 miles
  • 2021 – 62,816 miles
  • 2020 – 61,943 miles
  • 2019 – 60,435 miles
  • 2018 – 59,229 miles
  • 2017 – 57,679 miles
  • 2016 – 56,038 miles
  • 2015 – 54,852 miles
  • 2014 – 53,112 miles
  • 2013 – 50,286 miles
  • 2012 – 49,074 miles
  • 2011 – 47,513 miles
  • 2010 – 45,682 miles
  • 2009 – 43,897 miles
  • 2008 – 39,805 miles
  • 2007 – 35,597 miles
  • 2006 – 30,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail63,879 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail bottom mount on suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth nearside doors damaged
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosion to body and components

What MOT failures 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 Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, front bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Underside has various corrosion to vehicle and components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail63,879 miles (+1,063)1 dangerous3 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,879 miles
    Test number
    679577975574
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail bottom mount on suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside doors damaged
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosion to body and components

  2. Pass62,816 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,816 miles
    Test number
    863023685409
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has various corrosion to vehicle and components

  3. Fail62,814 miles (+871)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,814 miles
    Test number
    158979715606
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has various corrosion to vehicle and components

  4. Pass61,943 miles (+1,508)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,943 miles
    Test number
    497023441718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,435 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,435 miles
    Test number
    894075536492
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail60,435 miles (+1,206)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,435 miles
    Test number
    623449766049
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure

  7. Pass59,229 miles (+1,550)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,229 miles
    Test number
    200346070972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,679 miles (+1,641)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,679 miles
    Test number
    234828150702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,038 miles
    Test number
    828585050029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail56,038 miles (+1,186)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,038 miles
    Test number
    348348390143
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass54,852 miles (+1,740)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,852 miles
    Test number
    209030895039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,112 miles (+2,826)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,112 miles
    Test number
    179803894029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,286 miles
    Test number
    116838083488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,286 miles (+1,212)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,286 miles
    Test number
    387938683014
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail49,074 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,074 miles
    Test number
    679597212149
    • Repaired at testNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edgesm indicating adjustment required

  16. Pass49,074 miles (+1,561)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    49,074 miles
    Test number
    696787712119
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edgesm indicating adjustment required

  17. Pass47,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,513 miles
    Test number
    899777691025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,513 miles (+1,831)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,513 miles
    Test number
    239007091036
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  19. Pass45,682 miles (+1,785)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,682 miles
    Test number
    691487090077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,897 miles (+4,092)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    43,897 miles
    Test number
    300420399015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,805 miles (+4,208)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    39,805 miles
    Test number
    294376188015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,597 miles (+4,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    35,597 miles
    Test number
    432390607187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass30,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,649 miles
    Test number
    974450706116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y231 GFS

Does Y231 GFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y231 GFS expired on 18 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y231 GFS?
The MOT on Y231 GFS expired on 18 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y231 GFS done?
Y231 GFS was recorded at 63,879 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2022, an average of 2,086 miles a year.
Has Y231 GFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 GFS has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y231 GFS 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 Y231 GFS find?
Y231 GFS failed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 15 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail bottom mount on suspension arm corroded; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch; offside rear parking brake inoperative on one side, and 16 more.

Related registrations

Browse all Y231 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.