2005 Honda Civic 2.0L Petrol · SO05 MLU
2005 Honda Civic (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 204,912 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO05 MLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 204,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO05 MLU 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 2005 Honda Civic (SO05 MLU) between December 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
SO05 MLU Mileage History
- 05/12/2023182,108 mi
- 07/05/2025198,143 mi+16,035 mi
- 14/05/2025198,143 mi
- 26/05/2026204,905 mi+6,762 mi
- 03/06/2026204,912 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 9,141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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