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Honda Civic

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,396 cc

Y281 YAOMOT history

Y281 YAO is a green petrol Honda Civic first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 103,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2025.

Y281 YAO green Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2026
Mileage
103,595 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 YAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 YAO was last recorded at 103,595 miles on 23 Jan 2025, 5,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Feb 2014: 70,309 miles, lower than 70,336 miles on 15 Feb 2014.

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
98,255 miles · 1 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
5,340 miles
Average per year
3,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,595 miles
  • 2024 – 98,255 miles
  • 2023 – 96,412 miles
  • 2021 – 91,403 miles
  • 2020 – 90,360 miles
  • 2019 – 86,858 miles
  • 2018 – 83,927 miles
  • 2017 – 82,189 miles
  • 2016 – 77,863 miles
  • 2015 – 74,218 miles
  • 2014 – 70,309 miles
  • 2013 – 66,943 miles
  • 2012 – 62,027 miles
  • 2011 – 59,292 miles
  • 2010 – 56,918 miles
  • 2009 – 53,776 miles
  • 2008 – 47,523 miles
  • 2007 – 40,276 miles
  • 2006 – 32,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,595 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,595 miles (+5,340)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    103,595 miles
    Test number
    720145097081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass98,255 miles (+1,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    98,255 miles
    Test number
    574979843529
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,412 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,412 miles
    Test number
    620735043673
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail96,412 miles (+5,009)1 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,412 miles
    Test number
    363708907443
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass91,403 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    91,403 miles
    Test number
    786190190548
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail91,403 miles (+1,043)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,403 miles
    Test number
    576234876488
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass90,360 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,360 miles
    Test number
    981751491702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail90,360 miles (+3,502)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,360 miles
    Test number
    637206049100
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass86,858 miles (+2,931)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,858 miles
    Test number
    163259484941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisoryRear reverse lamp not working

  10. Pass83,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,927 miles
    Test number
    403423929592
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail83,927 miles (+1,738)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,927 miles
    Test number
    366642412969
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass82,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    82,189 miles
    Test number
    689223267933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,189 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    82,189 miles
    Test number
    431415446839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail82,189 miles (+4,326)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,189 miles
    Test number
    115868957352
    • FailureCentral Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass77,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    77,863 miles
    Test number
    818789044740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail77,863 miles (+3,645)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,863 miles
    Test number
    929317781065
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass74,218 miles (+3,909)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    74,218 miles
    Test number
    255688445029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,309 miles (-27)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,309 miles
    Test number
    947671554097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,336 miles (+3,393)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,336 miles
    Test number
    146326944007
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass66,943 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,943 miles
    Test number
    356932513081
    • NoteTo inflaite front tyres

  21. Fail66,943 miles (+4,916)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,943 miles
    Test number
    616062613009
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteTo inflaite front tyres

  22. Pass62,027 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    62,027 miles
    Test number
    196064412018
    • NoteRear number plate fayded will require replacing

  23. Fail62,027 miles (+2,735)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,027 miles
    Test number
    966294712035
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear number plate fayded will require replacing

  24. Pass59,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,292 miles
    Test number
    755815221033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,292 miles (+2,374)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,292 miles
    Test number
    929835021076
    • 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)

  26. Pass56,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    56,918 miles
    Test number
    180787720446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail56,918 miles (+3,142)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,918 miles
    Test number
    902707520099
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  28. Pass53,776 miles (+6,253)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    53,776 miles
    Test number
    883635419096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass47,523 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    47,523 miles
    Test number
    742999928041
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  30. Fail47,523 miles (+7,247)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,523 miles
    Test number
    164792228018
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  31. Pass40,276 miles (+7,411)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,276 miles
    Test number
    453416417001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass32,865 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    32,865 miles
    Test number
    880774506092
    • 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)

Questions about Y281 YAO

Does Y281 YAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 YAO expired on 1 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 YAO?
The MOT on Y281 YAO expired on 1 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 YAO done?
Y281 YAO was recorded at 103,595 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2025, an average of 3,712 miles a year.
Has Y281 YAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 YAO has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y281 YAO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Feb 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y281 YAO find?
Y281 YAO passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear outer brake pipe slightly damaged.

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