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T357 SMA

1999 Honda Civic

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,140 mi
Last recorded83,140 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Honda Civic78,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT357 SMA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 83,140 miles

Floor and sills have been repaired

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Seatbelt removed at time off test

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2026 83,140 miles

Floor and sills have been repaired

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Seatbelt removed at time off test

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2025 82,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion on chasis, brakes and suspension components

Pass 8 May 2024 80,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 76,959 miles

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 76,060 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 76,060 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 74,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 70,531 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 70,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high DONE (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 65,836 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 65,837 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 61,223 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 61,223 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 57,416 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 57,416 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 51,237 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 51,227 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 47,230 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 42,977 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 42,977 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in osf trye

Pass 30 Mar 2012 33,510 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 30,309 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 May 2010 28,172 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 28,172 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,005 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 26,466 miles

rear tyres are cracking & offside front is getting low on tread depth

Pass 25 Jun 2007 24,538 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 21,889 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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T357 SMA is a 1999 Honda Civic in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 78,715 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T357 SMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 27 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T357 SMA registered?

T357 SMA is a 1999 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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