2007 Honda Civic 1.8L Petrol · YC57 OFV
2007 Honda Civic (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 129,280 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC57 OFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/07/2026
- 129,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC57 OFV 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 (YC57 OFV) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Axle fractured hole in axle (5.1.1 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) ”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (”.
YC57 OFV Mileage History
- 29/08/2024122,906 mi
- 30/08/2024122,806 mi-100 mi
- 18/06/2025125,087 mi+2,281 mi
- 23/07/2025125,098 mi+11 mi
- 24/07/2026129,280 mi+4,182 mi
Average of roughly 3,356 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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