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Honda Civic

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,590 cc

Y278 SMOMOT history

Y278 SMO is a black petrol Honda Civic first used on 6 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 126,819 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2021.

Y278 SMO black Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2022
Mileage
126,819 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2021
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 SMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 SMO was last recorded at 126,819 miles on 11 Nov 2021, 3,477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jun 2016: 108,607 miles, lower than 108,630 miles on 21 May 2016.

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
123,342 miles · 10 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
3,477 miles
Average per year
5,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 126,819 miles
  • 2020 – 123,342 miles
  • 2019 – 119,890 miles
  • 2018 – 116,454 miles
  • 2017 – 112,500 miles
  • 2016 – 108,607 miles
  • 2015 – 104,168 miles
  • 2014 – 99,523 miles
  • 2013 – 93,300 miles
  • 2012 – 86,097 miles
  • 2011 – 79,389 miles
  • 2010 – 75,260 miles
  • 2009 – 70,199 miles
  • 2008 – 63,941 miles
  • 2007 – 58,950 miles
  • 2006 – 48,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,819 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront headlamps deteriorated both side
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,819 miles (+3,477)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    126,819 miles
    Test number
    192606887513
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamps deteriorated both side
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

  2. Pass123,342 miles (+3,452)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    123,342 miles
    Test number
    625129290709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner and outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill heavily corroded

  3. Pass119,890 miles (+3,436)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,890 miles
    Test number
    325441846140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,454 miles (+3,954)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,454 miles
    Test number
    429451698309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,500 miles (+3,893)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,500 miles
    Test number
    774608860112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,607 miles (-23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,607 miles
    Test number
    451298119572
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail108,630 miles (+4,462)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,630 miles
    Test number
    129842173227
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass104,168 miles (+4,645)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    104,168 miles
    Test number
    816616545105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,523 miles (+6,223)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    99,523 miles
    Test number
    205519534172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    93,300 miles
    Test number
    816818543154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,300 miles (+7,203)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,300 miles
    Test number
    905798743161
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass86,097 miles (+6,708)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    86,097 miles
    Test number
    757330452103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,389 miles (+4,129)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    79,389 miles
    Test number
    559284041114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,260 miles (+5,061)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,260 miles
    Test number
    440098940181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,199 miles (+6,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    70,199 miles
    Test number
    944468249121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass63,941 miles (+4,991)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,941 miles
    Test number
    564779248181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    58,950 miles
    Test number
    450214107150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,950 miles (+10,606)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,950 miles
    Test number
    681264907100
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass48,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    48,344 miles
    Test number
    753382506102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,344 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,344 miles
    Test number
    791502106159
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about Y278 SMO

Does Y278 SMO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 SMO expired on 30 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 SMO?
The MOT on Y278 SMO expired on 30 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 SMO done?
Y278 SMO was recorded at 126,819 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2021, an average of 5,036 miles a year.
Has Y278 SMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 SMO has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2016.
Has the mileage on Y278 SMO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y278 SMO find?
Y278 SMO passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2021 with 8 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side; front headlamps deteriorated both side, and 5 more.

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