2020 Honda Civic 1.0L Petrol · MR18 SJW
2020 Honda Civic (1.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Nov 2020. Recorded mileage 16,027 miles. MOT valid until 21 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 21 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- 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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MR18 SJW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 16,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MR18 SJW MOT History
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 (MR18 SJW) between October 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
MR18 SJW Mileage History
- 18/10/20233,417 mi
- 23/05/20244,160 mi+743 mi
- 22/05/20255,868 mi+1,708 mi
- 11/05/202616,027 mi+10,159 mi
Average of roughly 4,920 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Honda Honda Civic Mk10
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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