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K20 DHX

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

120,241 mi
Last recorded120,241 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 120,241 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 120,151 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 120,051 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 119,634 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 117,888 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 117,641 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 117,641 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 117,333 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill area marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to inner sill holed marked yellow in middle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill area marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake sticking

Pass 12 Oct 2019 103,591 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 103,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor and rear end of sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor and rear end of sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH FLASHING (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S BULKHEAD PIPES TO CONNECTOR BLOCK (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 96,874 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

SUSPENSION CORRODED

Fail 23 Jul 2018 96,714 miles

Electronic power steering not working NOT WORKING CORRECTLY (2.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced BOTH REAR INNER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 93,812 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2016 88,935 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 88,935 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 80,610 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 80,610 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 71,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 71,408 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 65,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2013 65,686 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 57,382 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,080 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 50,080 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 38,286 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 29,588 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 25,825 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 17,752 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 DHX is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 K20 DHX, 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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What year was K20 DHX registered?

K20 DHX is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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