2018 Honda Civic 1.6L Diesel · DC18 YKU
2018 Honda Civic (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 64,365 miles. MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,365 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC18 YKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 64,365 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC18 YKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Honda Civic (DC18 YKU) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
DC18 YKU Mileage History
- 23/08/202345,735 mi
- 24/08/202345,745 mi+10 mi
- 23/08/202452,355 mi+6,610 mi
- 30/08/202559,063 mi+6,708 mi
- 20/08/202664,365 mi+5,302 mi
Average of roughly 6,225 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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