No, SO05 ESU is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for SO05 ESU?

The MOT for SO05 ESU is valid and due for renewal on or before 4 October 2020.

What is the recorded mileage of SO05 ESU?

The recorded mileage for SO05 ESU is 91,730 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is SO05 ESU ULEZ compliant?

No, SO05 ESU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2005 Honda Civic 1.4L Petrol · SO05 ESU

SO05 ESU

2005 Honda Civic (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2005. Recorded mileage 91,730 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: HONDA CIVIC
Year / Origin: 2005 · Edinburgh
MOT Status: Valid until 04/10/2020
Road Tax: Untaxed (08/12/2020)
Recorded Mileage: 91,730 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 04/10/2020

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 08/12/2020

Mileage: 91,730 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 2005
Engine: 1396cc

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SO05 ESU Key Findings

15 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2019
91,730 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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SO05 ESU Mileage History

04/06/200816,228 mi
04/06/200816,228 mi
26/06/200918,621 mi+2,393 mi
24/06/201031,438 mi+12,817 mi
21/06/201146,103 mi+14,665 mi
21/06/201254,598 mi+8,495 mi
19/06/201361,516 mi+6,918 mi
21/06/201466,106 mi+4,590 mi
18/06/201571,456 mi+5,350 mi
12/02/201677,485 mi+6,029 mi
19/01/201783,364 mi+5,879 mi
20/01/201783,366 mi+2 mi
08/02/201889,488 mi+6,122 mi
12/02/201889,491 mi+3 mi
05/04/201991,730 mi+2,239 mi

Average of roughly 6,969 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

SO05 ESU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 22:22

MOT Analysis

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

15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Honda Civic (SO05 ESU) between June 2008 and April 2019.

The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 05 April 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded into rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)”.

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