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Honda Civic

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,396 cc

Y297 MVWMOT history

Y297 MVW is a blue petrol Honda Civic first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 60,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2024.

Y297 MVW blue Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2025
Mileage
60,426 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 MVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 MVW was last recorded at 60,426 miles on 22 Oct 2024, 5,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,117 miles · 28 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
5,309 miles
Average per year
2,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 60,426 miles
  • 2023 – 55,117 miles
  • 2022 – 52,040 miles
  • 2021 – 47,208 miles
  • 2020 – 45,662 miles
  • 2019 – 40,209 miles
  • 2018 – 36,486 miles
  • 2017 – 32,793 miles
  • 2016 – 28,921 miles
  • 2015 – 25,074 miles
  • 2014 – 21,280 miles
  • 2013 – 16,890 miles
  • 2012 – 16,310 miles
  • 2011 – 15,546 miles
  • 2010 – 14,721 miles
  • 2009 – 13,931 miles
  • 2008 – 13,010 miles
  • 2006 – 11,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,426 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass60,426 miles (+5,309)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    60,426 miles
    Test number
    166220159611
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass55,117 miles (+3,077)2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    55,117 miles
    Test number
    792143408505
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass52,040 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,040 miles
    Test number
    850787983306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail52,038 miles (+4,830)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,038 miles
    Test number
    405579458809
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth head lights poor

  5. Pass47,208 miles (+1,546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,208 miles
    Test number
    900331023722
    • AdvisoryAdvise front and rear suspension mounts corroding

  6. Pass45,662 miles (+123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,662 miles
    Test number
    101348442814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail45,539 miles (+5,330)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,539 miles
    Test number
    381056480249
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass40,209 miles (+3,723)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    40,209 miles
    Test number
    442868431161
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass36,486 miles (+3,693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    36,486 miles
    Test number
    534713606351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass32,793 miles (+3,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    32,793 miles
    Test number
    744501534799
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass28,921 miles (+3,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    28,921 miles
    Test number
    457750025892
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres perished

  12. Pass25,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    25,074 miles
    Test number
    259601415133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail25,074 miles (+3,794)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,074 miles
    Test number
    496081615129
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass21,280 miles (+4,390)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    21,280 miles
    Test number
    186283514136
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  15. Pass16,890 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    16,890 miles
    Test number
    316738393094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    16,310 miles
    Test number
    636467102177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail16,310 miles (+764)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,310 miles
    Test number
    759527202162
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass15,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    15,546 miles
    Test number
    388151501109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail15,546 miles (+825)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,546 miles
    Test number
    889131001159
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass14,721 miles (+790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    14,721 miles
    Test number
    533437090040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass13,931 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    13,931 miles
    Test number
    432930729160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,010 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    13,010 miles
    Test number
    453679808125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    11,281 miles
    Test number
    311234926324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y297 MVW

Does Y297 MVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y297 MVW expired on 21 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y297 MVW?
The MOT on Y297 MVW expired on 21 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y297 MVW done?
Y297 MVW was recorded at 60,426 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2024, an average of 2,742 miles a year.
Has Y297 MVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 MVW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y297 MVW 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 MVW find?
Y297 MVW passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2024 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.

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