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479 BTA

2005 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,657 mi
Last recorded82,657 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Civic72,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration479 BTA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 82,657 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 81,672 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 80,284 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 78,905 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 77,648 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 76,050 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 71,832 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 71,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 67,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 63,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 63,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 57,640 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 52,877 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 46,192 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 39,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 32,580 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 5 Oct 2012 32,580 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,728 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 22,140 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 17,399 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 13,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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479 BTA is a 2005 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 72,048 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 479 BTA, 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 21 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 479 BTA registered?

479 BTA is a 2005 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is 479 BTA safe to buy?

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