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AK04 EKV

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,671 mi
Last recorded150,671 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 EKV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 150,671 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit + perished in tread

Fail 5 Nov 2020 150,671 miles

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

rear tyres close to legal limit + perished in tread

Pass 29 Apr 2019 40,738 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 140,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 124,413 miles

off side front shock dust cover split in half

Fail 22 Mar 2018 124,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported heat shield hang off (7.1.1)

off side front shock dust cover split in half

Pass 14 Mar 2017 115,712 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 115,712 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 108,156 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 101,218 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 101,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 95,642 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 92,612 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 87,372 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear discs corroded

Fail 14 May 2012 87,372 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 82,802 miles

n/s/r brake disc coroded

nial in o/s/r tread

o/s/f shock slightly damp

Pass 21 Apr 2010 78,665 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 67,047 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 51,132 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 34,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AK04 EKV is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 74,453 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 AK04 EKV, 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 22 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK04 EKV is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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