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2020 Honda Civic 1.6L Diesel · DA20 MVJ

DA20 MVJ

2020 Honda Civic (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2020. Recorded mileage 117,248 miles. MOT valid until 22 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
HONDA CIVIC
Year / Origin
2020 · Chester
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 22 May 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
117,248 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 22 May 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2020
Engine
1597cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2020 Honda Civic presents a stable roadworthiness trend with a clean pass at its most recent examination. The tester passed the vehicle on 12 May 2025 at 107,214 miles with no defects recorded, and the two prior annual tests also returned passes with no advisories. Across three consecutive DVLA examinations the Civider has shown no worsening faults, no recurring mechanical issues, and no outstanding structural concerns. The mileage pattern sits high for a six-year-old vehicle. The record shows 75,503 miles at the 6 June 2023 test, rising to 95,128 miles by 24 May 2024 and 107,214 miles by May 2025. That equates to roughly 19,600 miles in the first interval and 12,000 in the second, averaging near 17,900 miles per year. The sparse three-entry history with zero advisories gives little insight into consumable wear, though the high annual distance implies heavier use than typical private ownership. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear given the elevated mileage. The MOT data flags no corrosion, binding calipers, or exhaust emission failures, yet the tester recorded no advisories at any stage which may reflect minimal workshop scrutiny rather than confirmed component health. Given the clean record and recent May 2025 pass, the Civic reads as mechanically sound on paper. Verify service history matches the mileage jumps and check tyre tread depth and wiper condition, as these consumables fall outside MOT defect logging when within limits.
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DA20 MVJ Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
  • 117,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

DA20 MVJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 16:47
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Honda Civic (DA20 MVJ) between June 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

DA20 MVJ Mileage History

  1. 06/06/202375,503 mi
  2. 24/05/202495,128 mi+19,625 mi
  3. 12/05/2025107,214 mi+12,086 mi
  4. 21/05/2026117,248 mi+10,034 mi

Average of roughly 14,120 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
82
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
Outstanding recall notice
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