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K20 FKU

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,757 mi
Last recorded141,757 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 141,757 miles

Central Front Steering arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose insecure

Nearside Front Passenger seat missing at time of test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 126,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 122,235 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil top mount (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 116,456 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 116,456 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp likely to become detached x2 both sides (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 95,391 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 90,562 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 84,569 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 84,569 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 77,102 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 67,889 miles

Nearside Rear tyre near the limit

Offside Rear tyre worn off on outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2016 62,144 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 61,077 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 52,553 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 44,588 miles

nearside rack has slight play

Fail 4 Jul 2012 44,562 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rack has slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2011 33,531 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 28,083 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 5 Feb 2009 25,910 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 23,867 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 22,430 miles

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

Offside 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
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K20 FKU is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FKU, 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 FKU is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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