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DF04 ZKV

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,442 mi
Last recorded112,442 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 ZKV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2025 112,442 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2024 109,125 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 108,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 108,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 108,553 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill to floor (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill to floor (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

general underbody condition poor

Pass 27 Jan 2018 105,599 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened pair (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 105,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 101,535 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow

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

exhaust fouling on body

Fail 10 Jan 2017 101,434 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow

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

exhaust fouling on body

Pass 2 Mar 2016 98,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 97,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate incorrect incorrectly spaced (6.3.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate incorrect incorrectly spaced (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust system rubbing on vehicle body

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

Nearside washer jet inop

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 95,734 miles

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

Number plate lights of different type

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

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 90,757 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 90,757 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 84,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 79,441 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 77,183 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 74,238 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 64,065 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 63,896 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 56,714 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 56,714 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 44,736 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 44,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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DF04 ZKV is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DF04 ZKV, 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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DF04 ZKV is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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