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Honda Civic

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,590 cc

Y879 SMOMOT history

Y879 SMO is a black petrol Honda Civic first used on 10 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 113,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

Y879 SMO black Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
113,187 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y879 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
10 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y879 SMO was last recorded at 113,187 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 1,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,755 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,432 miles
Average per year
4,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,187 miles
  • 2025 – 111,755 miles
  • 2024 – 109,574 miles
  • 2023 – 106,798 miles
  • 2022 – 105,818 miles
  • 2021 – 105,562 miles
  • 2020 – 103,984 miles
  • 2019 – 102,978 miles
  • 2018 – 102,196 miles
  • 2017 – 98,815 miles
  • 2016 – 95,477 miles
  • 2015 – 87,879 miles
  • 2014 – 78,624 miles
  • 2013 – 71,006 miles
  • 2012 – 63,166 miles
  • 2011 – 55,341 miles
  • 2010 – 47,586 miles
  • 2009 – 42,917 miles
  • 2008 – 40,130 miles
  • 2007 – 34,083 miles
  • 2006 – 27,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,187 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,187 miles (+1,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    113,187 miles
    Test number
    850446580806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass111,755 miles (+2,181)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    111,755 miles
    Test number
    853894446577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass109,574 miles (+2,776)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    109,574 miles
    Test number
    314616999387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,798 miles (+980)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    106,798 miles
    Test number
    229557777667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass105,818 miles (+256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    105,818 miles
    Test number
    118432224607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass105,562 miles (+1,578)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    105,562 miles
    Test number
    815756772327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHead light lences cloudy
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper smeary
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint corroded
  7. Pass103,984 miles (+1,006)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    103,984 miles
    Test number
    674739541624
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions only just met.
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency only just within limits.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding deteriorated and advise replacing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass102,978 miles (+11)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,978 miles
    Test number
    642389866305
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Fail102,967 miles (+771)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,967 miles
    Test number
    585073010694
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested both headlamp aims not tested due lack of light output (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass102,196 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,196 miles
    Test number
    600420483995
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail102,196 miles (+3,381)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,196 miles
    Test number
    248163185222
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  12. Pass98,815 miles (+3,338)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,815 miles
    Test number
    367255391456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,477 miles (+7,598)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    95,477 miles
    Test number
    828183786780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,879 miles (+9,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,879 miles
    Test number
    926727505133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass78,624 miles (+7,618)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    78,624 miles
    Test number
    887085904184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,006 miles
    Test number
    218895613124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,002 miles (+7,836)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,002 miles
    Test number
    627035313132
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass63,166 miles (+7,825)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,166 miles
    Test number
    285647712451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,341 miles (+7,755)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,341 miles
    Test number
    448479001120
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
  20. Pass47,586 miles (+4,669)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,586 miles
    Test number
    334244300131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,917 miles (+2,787)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,917 miles
    Test number
    891549319126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,130 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,130 miles
    Test number
    122444218143
    • 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)
    • NoteREAR WIPER BLADE WORN
  23. Fail40,130 miles (+6,047)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,130 miles
    Test number
    281404018497
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteREAR WIPER BLADE WORN
  24. Pass34,083 miles (+6,766)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    34,083 miles
    Test number
    261908707149
    • NoteLong handbrake travel
  25. Pass27,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,317 miles
    Test number
    133334016167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y879 SMO

Does Y879 SMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y879 SMO is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y879 SMO?
The MOT on Y879 SMO is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y879 SMO done?
Y879 SMO was recorded at 113,187 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 4,254 miles a year.
Has Y879 SMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y879 SMO has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on Y879 SMO 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 Y879 SMO find?
Y879 SMO passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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