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EO04 VLK

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,737 mi
Last recorded149,737 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 VLK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 149,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine coolant leak

Fail 7 Aug 2018 149,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Rear low effort handbrake

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 2 Aug 2017 136,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear registration plate delaminating

slight under-body corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2016 132,510 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 129,314 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 108,723 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

has washer jet blocked

Pass 10 Aug 2012 97,563 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 97,563 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 87,137 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 87,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 75,197 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 75,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 60,954 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 47,645 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 47,645 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 40,270 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 40,223 miles

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

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

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

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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EO04 VLK is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EO04 VLK, 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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What year was EO04 VLK registered?

EO04 VLK is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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