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FA54 SZZ

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,258 mi
Last recorded118,258 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 SZZ
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 118,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal All undersurface (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 110,274 miles

Exhaust loud

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Undersurface undersealed

Pass 6 Dec 2022 108,149 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 102,759 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 17 Feb 2021 97,038 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 92,192 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 79,382 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 79,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 68,910 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 62,156 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 62,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 52,957 miles

centre section rear flange deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2016 52,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

centre section rear flange deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2015 42,184 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 34,826 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 34,818 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 33,448 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 32,367 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,767 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 27,913 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 23,321 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 19,324 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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FA54 SZZ is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FA54 SZZ, 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 FA54 SZZ registered?

FA54 SZZ is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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