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H42 KCC

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,237 mi
Last recorded94,237 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH42 KCC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 94,237 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 85,705 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 77,312 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 77,312 miles

Front Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 77,305 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 77,121 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 76,627 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 75,021 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 74,889 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 74,689 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 74,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 72,221 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 72,219 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 66,471 miles

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

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

offside wiper blade split

Fail 21 Jan 2016 66,470 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

offside wiper blade split

Pass 6 Feb 2015 62,322 miles

nearside front inner cv boot slightly leaking

offside front inner cv boot twisted

Pass 11 Aug 2012 54,377 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,938 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 43,280 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 37,576 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 30,084 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 21,752 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2007 21,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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H42 KCC is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 H42 KCC, 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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H42 KCC is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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