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FV04 URB

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,481 mi
Last recorded123,481 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 URB
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 123,481 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 123,558 miles

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

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

Rear Emission control equipment obviously defective and smoke (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 117,398 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 117,398 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 115,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake has slight reserve tavel.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 114,910 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 114,035 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 111,429 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s n/s (2.5.A.1c)

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

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Oct 2016 104,141 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush offside nearside (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 102,936 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 99,880 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 99,880 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 97,391 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 97,391 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 93,469 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 89,470 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 83,778 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 79,824 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 79,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 76,000 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 46,943 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 33,288 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 33,288 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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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FV04 URB is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FV04 URB, 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 FV04 URB registered?

FV04 URB is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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