2020 Honda Civic 1.6L Diesel · MF20 YGZ
2020 Honda Civic (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 61,379 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,379 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
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MF20 YGZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 61,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
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MF20 YGZ 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 2020 Honda Civic (MF20 YGZ) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 April 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 (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
MF20 YGZ Mileage History
- 08/03/202323,720 mi
- 14/03/202434,391 mi+10,671 mi
- 15/05/202549,119 mi+14,728 mi
- 16/04/202661,379 mi+12,260 mi
- 16/04/202661,379 mi
Average of roughly 12,118 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Honda Honda Civic Mk10
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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