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GM04 AKV

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,745 mi
Last recorded125,745 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 AKV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 125,745 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 125,068 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 125,068 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2021 124,430 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 123,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 119,757 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 117,269 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 113,861 miles

different tyre sizes front and rear plus nearside front outer tyre wall marked

Fail 23 Dec 2016 113,861 miles

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

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

different tyre sizes front and rear plus nearside front outer tyre wall marked

Pass 30 Dec 2015 111,455 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

different size tyre profiles on front and rear axles

Fail 30 Dec 2015 111,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

different size tyre profiles on front and rear axles

Pass 4 Dec 2014 108,593 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 100,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 97,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f headlight hazed

Pass 17 Oct 2012 87,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front & rear washers working opposite way round

Pass 17 Oct 2011 76,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 76,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 63,327 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 63,327 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2009 51,829 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 38,226 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 26,578 miles

both front wiper rubbers split on ends

Fail 7 Aug 2007 26,576 miles

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

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

both front wiper rubbers split on ends

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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GM04 AKV 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 GM04 AKV, 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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GM04 AKV is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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