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H5 KUW

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

75,106 mi
Last recorded75,106 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 KUW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 75,106 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 74,888 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 74,399 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 73,371 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 70,500 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 70,100 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 69,129 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 68,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 67,655 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 67,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 66,606 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 64,644 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 64,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 62,856 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 60,317 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 58,230 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 55,004 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 55,002 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 52,901 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 52,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 45,999 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,215 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 30,276 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 30,275 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 22,605 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 16,967 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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H5 KUW is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1997 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 86,182 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 H5 KUW, 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 29 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H5 KUW registered?

H5 KUW is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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