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FA04 KEL

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

133,394 mi
Last recorded133,394 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 KEL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 133,394 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 131,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 130,338 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 129,153 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 125,884 miles

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Pass 17 Mar 2020 122,905 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 122,905 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 115,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 115,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 110,077 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 105,205 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2016 97,393 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has puncture

both rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 10 Mar 2015 90,642 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perrished

Fail 9 Mar 2015 90,642 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and perrished

Pass 10 Mar 2014 85,168 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2014 85,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 78,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 72,767 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s r tyre outer wall minor cracks/o/s/f tyre just on limit

Pass 12 Mar 2011 65,956 miles

small split in brake pedal anti-slip device (pedal rubber)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,511 miles

brake pedal rubber split/worn

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2009 59,825 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 57,134 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 47,623 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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FA04 KEL is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FA04 KEL, 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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FA04 KEL is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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