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FM53 HKA

2004 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,560 mi
Last recorded145,560 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 HKA
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 145,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Casing; Deteriorated but not Leaking

Fail 24 Oct 2018 145,533 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Casing; Deteriorated but not Leaking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 135,253 miles

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

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

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Feb 2017 132,705 miles

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

child seat fitted

engine covers and under trays

front bumper damaged

surface rust on underside

Fail 9 Feb 2017 132,705 miles

surface rust on underside

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

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

child seat fitted

engine covers and under trays

front bumper damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2016 129,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower bumper damaged

child seat fitted

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2015 121,049 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 113,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 108,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Feb 2012 99,068 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 99,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 83,360 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall split

Fail 22 Feb 2011 83,360 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre sidewall split

Pass 20 Feb 2010 65,658 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 50,827 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 49,831 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 40,937 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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FM53 HKA is a 2004 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FM53 HKA, 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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FM53 HKA is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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