2007 Honda Civic 2.2L Diesel · FV57 NLU
2007 Honda Civic (2.2L, diesel). First registered 15 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 144,205 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV57 NLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/02/2026
- 144,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV57 NLU 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 2007 Honda Civic (FV57 NLU) between August 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
FV57 NLU Mileage History
- 25/08/2022134,360 mi
- 30/08/2023135,816 mi+1,456 mi
- 11/10/2024138,074 mi+2,258 mi
- 15/11/2024138,078 mi+4 mi
- 06/02/2026144,205 mi+6,127 mi
Average of roughly 2,851 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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