CarVerify

Free Car Check

HY54 VDE

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

95,300 mi
Last recorded95,300 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 VDE
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 95,300 miles

General corrosion all over underside of vehicle

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 95,300 miles

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

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/wheel arch, marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion all over underside of vehicle

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 93,857 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 93,857 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 92,413 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 91,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 91,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 89,579 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 86,650 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 86,649 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 83,095 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 78,716 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

plastic covers over sills

Fail 23 Jan 2019 78,704 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

plastic covers over sills

Pass 31 Jan 2018 74,896 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 71,254 miles

n/s front tyre worn to depth indicators + worn on inner edge

n/s rear roll bar link worn

scrapping from rear brakes during r.b.t. further inspection required

Pass 20 Jan 2016 69,162 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 67,562 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 67,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 65,592 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 63,273 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 63,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 59,166 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 55,907 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 54,433 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 54,433 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 51,941 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 51,941 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 49,138 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 49,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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
Full Honda Civic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HY54 VDE is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 HY54 VDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HY54 VDE?

You can check the full history of HY54 VDE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HY54 VDE registered?

HY54 VDE is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 October 2004.

Is HY54 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY54 VDE shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HY54 VDE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HY54 VDE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.