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HV04 VUW

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

105,662 mi
Last recorded105,662 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 VUW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 105,662 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 97,463 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 96,292 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 95,725 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 95,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 93,986 miles

Headlamps misty.

Pass 9 Feb 2018 91,687 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 89,249 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 86,939 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 83,731 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 79,449 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 74,789 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 70,446 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 66,677 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 62,071 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 54,829 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 45,683 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 33,577 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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HV04 VUW is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HV04 VUW, 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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HV04 VUW is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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