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AK05 LAL

2005 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,455 mi
Last recorded81,455 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Civic72,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 LAL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 81,455 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 81,443 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 77,236 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Mar 2025 77,236 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Apr 2024 73,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear inner sills and chassis rails have light corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2022 65,721 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 65,720 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 57,871 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 57,871 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 57,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 56,224 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 56,224 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 416,177 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 54,149 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 52,934 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 51,593 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 50,196 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,729 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 47,243 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 44,465 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 40,884 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 40,884 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 22 Jun 2009 35,554 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 30,123 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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AK05 LAL is a 2005 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK05 LAL, 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 AK05 LAL registered?

AK05 LAL is a 2005 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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