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A5 FVK

1996 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,565 mi
Last recorded107,565 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Honda Civic89,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FVK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 107,565 miles

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2016 107,452 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEELARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail CHASSIS LEG /X/MEMBER (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR/OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 100,706 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 100,699 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 93,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 93,781 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 89,417 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 86,298 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 81,580 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 81,529 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 75,875 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 74,324 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2006 69,310 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 69,310 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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A5 FVK is a 1996 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 89,479 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A5 FVK, 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 30 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A5 FVK registered?

A5 FVK is a 1996 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 February 1996.

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The MOT history for A5 FVK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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