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Honda Civic

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,590 cc

Y297 MDVMOT history

Y297 MDV is a green petrol Honda Civic first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 86,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

Y297 MDV green Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
86,853 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 MDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 MDV was last recorded at 86,853 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 6,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,726 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,127 miles
Average per year
2,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,853 miles
  • 2025 – 80,726 miles
  • 2024 – 74,143 miles
  • 2023 – 72,862 miles
  • 2022 – 71,692 miles
  • 2021 – 70,471 miles
  • 2020 – 69,113 miles
  • 2019 – 65,873 miles
  • 2018 – 63,861 miles
  • 2017 – 62,294 miles
  • 2016 – 59,149 miles
  • 2015 – 54,270 miles
  • 2014 – 50,936 miles
  • 2013 – 49,481 miles
  • 2012 – 47,325 miles
  • 2011 – 45,213 miles
  • 2010 – 42,910 miles
  • 2009 – 40,519 miles
  • 2008 – 38,300 miles
  • 2007 – 34,206 miles
  • 2006 – 28,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,853 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,853 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    86,853 miles
    Test number
    768749956223
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail86,853 miles (+6,127)2 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,853 miles
    Test number
    737571984308
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,726 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    80,726 miles
    Test number
    181892175240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail80,662 miles (+6,519)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,662 miles
    Test number
    218935973647
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass74,143 miles (+1,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    74,143 miles
    Test number
    809086497331
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass72,862 miles (+1,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    72,862 miles
    Test number
    543696700574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass71,692 miles (+1,221)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    71,692 miles
    Test number
    884457568588
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,471 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    70,471 miles
    Test number
    575416411541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail70,471 miles (+1,358)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,471 miles
    Test number
    938901184906
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass69,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    69,113 miles
    Test number
    554962949636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,113 miles (+3,240)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,113 miles
    Test number
    447111041005
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass65,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    65,873 miles
    Test number
    537033738074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,873 miles (+2,012)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,873 miles
    Test number
    763758543501
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  14. Pass63,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    63,861 miles
    Test number
    166853889406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,861 miles (+38)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,861 miles
    Test number
    411653762652
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Fail63,823 miles (+1,529)4 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,823 miles
    Test number
    677763593054
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish/crack

  17. Pass62,294 miles (+3,145)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    62,294 miles
    Test number
    435273225504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,149 miles (+4,879)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    59,149 miles
    Test number
    305710975852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass54,270 miles (+3,334)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    54,270 miles
    Test number
    185003725041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,936 miles (+1,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    50,936 miles
    Test number
    297400634072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass49,481 miles (+2,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    49,481 miles
    Test number
    189252843468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass47,325 miles (+2,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,325 miles
    Test number
    569035452098
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass45,213 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,213 miles
    Test number
    529477251051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,910 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,910 miles
    Test number
    600410860023
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass42,910 miles (+2,391)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,910 miles
    Test number
    960150660029
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  26. Pass40,519 miles (+2,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,519 miles
    Test number
    972547259095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass38,300 miles (+4,094)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,300 miles
    Test number
    450250588025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass34,206 miles (+5,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,206 miles
    Test number
    133710287019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass28,240 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,240 miles
    Test number
    182960786090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAll tyres low tread
    • NoteFront brake imballance near limit 21%

Questions about Y297 MDV

Does Y297 MDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y297 MDV is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y297 MDV?
The MOT on Y297 MDV is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y297 MDV done?
Y297 MDV was recorded at 86,853 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 2,947 miles a year.
Has Y297 MDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 MDV has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y297 MDV 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 Y297 MDV find?
Y297 MDV passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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