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Honda Civic

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,396 cc

Y281 MUBMOT history

Y281 MUB is a red petrol Honda Civic first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 174,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

Y281 MUB red Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
174,670 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 MUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 MUB was last recorded at 174,670 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 1,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,800 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,870 miles
Average per year
5,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,670 miles
  • 2024 – 172,800 miles
  • 2023 – 171,310 miles
  • 2022 – 169,925 miles
  • 2021 – 169,013 miles
  • 2020 – 168,641 miles
  • 2019 – 166,989 miles
  • 2018 – 164,704 miles
  • 2017 – 162,871 miles
  • 2016 – 160,273 miles
  • 2015 – 158,187 miles
  • 2014 – 149,683 miles
  • 2013 – 143,862 miles
  • 2012 – 135,096 miles
  • 2011 – 126,111 miles
  • 2010 – 114,416 miles
  • 2009 – 102,071 miles
  • 2008 – 91,216 miles
  • 2007 – 78,325 miles
  • 2006 – 70,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,670 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDE INNER SILL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass174,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    174,670 miles
    Test number
    415794316877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail174,670 miles (+1,870)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,670 miles
    Test number
    738926873393
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass172,800 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    172,800 miles
    Test number
    605905681983
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDE INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail172,800 miles (+1,490)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,800 miles
    Test number
    690300350806
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TREAD INNER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen WASHER JET MISALIGNED SPREADING FLIUD ABOVE THE WIND SCREEN (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDE INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass171,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    171,310 miles
    Test number
    531926638692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail171,310 miles (+1,385)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,310 miles
    Test number
    627302832232
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass169,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    169,925 miles
    Test number
    858568671422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail169,925 miles (+912)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,925 miles
    Test number
    885333415354
    • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass169,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    169,013 miles
    Test number
    538696010538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail169,013 miles (+372)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,013 miles
    Test number
    437081932146
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass168,641 miles (+1,652)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    168,641 miles
    Test number
    875081723630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass166,989 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    166,989 miles
    Test number
    327328233779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail166,977 miles (+2,273)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,977 miles
    Test number
    664878593781
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass164,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    164,704 miles
    Test number
    389923645148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail164,704 miles (+1,833)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,704 miles
    Test number
    560133734053
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass162,871 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    162,871 miles
    Test number
    284691225470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySurface corosion

  17. Fail162,871 miles (+2,598)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,871 miles
    Test number
    530152207508
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySurface corosion

  18. Pass160,273 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    160,273 miles
    Test number
    991877251944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on parts rear of vehicle

  19. Fail160,273 miles (+2,086)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,273 miles
    Test number
    863151502056
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on parts rear of vehicle

  20. Pass158,187 miles (+8,504)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    158,187 miles
    Test number
    229471965102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass149,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    149,683 miles
    Test number
    925736254166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail149,683 miles (+5,821)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,683 miles
    Test number
    545466854135
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  23. Pass143,862 miles (+8,766)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    143,862 miles
    Test number
    326658943116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail135,096 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,096 miles
    Test number
    299896642186
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass135,096 miles (+8,985)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    135,096 miles
    Test number
    698136242188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass126,111 miles (+11,695)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    126,111 miles
    Test number
    296637961104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail114,416 miles1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,416 miles
    Test number
    491435650160
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass114,416 miles (+12,345)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    114,416 miles
    Test number
    900925750108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass102,071 miles (+10,855)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    102,071 miles
    Test number
    664233679112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass91,216 miles (+12,891)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    91,216 miles
    Test number
    792897378150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass78,325 miles (+7,451)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    78,325 miles
    Test number
    323453667184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass70,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    70,874 miles
    Test number
    211794976419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail70,874 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,874 miles
    Test number
    993104076124
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about Y281 MUB

Does Y281 MUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y281 MUB is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y281 MUB?
The MOT on Y281 MUB is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y281 MUB done?
Y281 MUB was recorded at 174,670 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 5,346 miles a year.
Has Y281 MUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 MUB has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y281 MUB 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 Y281 MUB find?
Y281 MUB passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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