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K20 BDY

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

167,787 mi
Last recorded167,787 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 BDY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 167,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall has a cut but not deep enough that cords are vissable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 167,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall has a cut but not deep enough that cords are vissable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 153,339 miles

head lamp beam image very weak

Fail 16 Feb 2024 153,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

head lamp beam image very weak

Pass 17 Feb 2023 144,217 miles

both front arm bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 24 Jan 2022 142,780 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 141,928 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 140,664 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 137,986 miles

all tyres distortion and on limit

Pass 23 Aug 2017 133,387 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 117,251 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 117,251 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 105,124 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 99,928 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 90,378 miles

exhaust hanger broken.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 78,879 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 70,331 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 70,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 63,804 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 55,112 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

5 nails in n/s rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2009 55,112 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

5 nails in n/s rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2008 43,394 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,703 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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K20 BDY is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc 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 K20 BDY, 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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K20 BDY is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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