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AK53 YYE

2003 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,935 mi
Last recorded124,935 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Honda Civic72,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YYE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2020 124,935 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire excessively corroded by Fuel tank / exhaust rear silencer detached from center section (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake flexi insecure

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake flexi insecure

Parking brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 12 Sep 2019 120,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 114,815 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 107,735 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 101,497 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 95,595 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 90,005 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 83,849 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 83,743 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 76,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 69,811 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 66,219 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 59,748 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 49,266 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 40,343 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 35,826 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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AK53 YYE is a 2003 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 72,351 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 AK53 YYE, 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 23 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK53 YYE is a 2003 Honda Civic, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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