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BU54 WVL

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,085 mi
Last recorded140,085 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 WVL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 140,085 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 131,706 miles

** Offside front tyre worn inner edge *** 215/45R17

** Offside front tyre worn inner edge *** 215/45R17

Bonnet handle broken

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Offside front lower arm bush splitting

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2016 122,839 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge advise change (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake only just met requierments

Fail 4 Jan 2016 122,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened suspension arm mounting (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

offside rear tyre waering badly on inner edge(advise replacement)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 114,515 miles

EPS light intermittent

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 19 Dec 2014 114,412 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EPS light intermittent

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 17 Sep 2013 105,459 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 93,650 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 93,650 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 81,924 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake dicsc slightly worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 71,017 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 59,245 miles

both wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,331 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 1 Sep 2007 30,777 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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BU54 WVL is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BU54 WVL, 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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BU54 WVL is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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