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HK04 WCV

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,951 mi
Last recorded170,951 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 WCV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 170,951 miles

Offside Front upper shock absorber gator damaged on top bearing mount

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 170,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front upper shock absorber gator damaged on top bearing mount

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 161,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 161,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 150,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 143,797 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Flexi brake hose mounting brackets are very rusty

Fail 8 Jul 2021 143,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 137,933 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 137,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 131,685 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 131,681 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both o/s & n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 123,542 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ribber bushes split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar/link arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar/link rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipe support bracket corroded N/S & O/S

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

park brake efficiency level only just met system may require repair or adjustment

Fail 18 Jul 2018 123,541 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No beam pattern N/S & O/S due to condition of lenses (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced N/S & O/S affecting headlight beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ribber bushes split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar/link arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar/link rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipe support bracket corroded N/S & O/S

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

park brake efficiency level only just met system may require repair or adjustment

Pass 20 Jul 2017 115,215 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 102,446 miles

stone chip zone a

washers jets slightly poor

Fail 7 Jul 2016 102,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre perished

stone chip zone a

washers jets slightly poor

Pass 24 Jul 2015 92,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/R brake has a slight bind

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washers deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2014 81,603 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Slight brake bind O/S/R

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 72,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 72,371 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 64,260 miles

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

slight cracking on n/s rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 25 Aug 2011 37,081 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 48,482 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 39,656 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 33,014 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 23,057 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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HK04 WCV is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HK04 WCV, 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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HK04 WCV is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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