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K20 HBY

1996 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

157,591 mi
Last recorded157,591 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda Civic89,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 HBY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 157,591 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 155,018 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 154,207 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 153,384 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 150,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 148,141 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 145,182 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 130,024 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 130,021 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked pin missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front plastic arch liner loose

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 126,911 miles

miner rust beneath the vehicle

Pass 23 Apr 2014 123,531 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

sill cover fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2014 123,316 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 118,875 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 116,739 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 114,963 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 114,963 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 112,713 miles

nearside rear tyre off shape inner edge

offside front hub play

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 23 Apr 2009 110,992 miles

***Strong advise*** Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Bonnet release handle broken

Both front outer cv gaitors deteriorating

Nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint play

SRS light staying on

Fail 20 Apr 2009 110,987 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

***Strong advise*** Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Bonnet release handle broken

Both front outer cv gaitors deteriorating

Nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint play

Nearside rear trailing arm bush deteriorating

SRS light staying on

Fail 21 Apr 2008 105,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SRS light staying on

Pass 21 Apr 2008 105,448 miles

SRS light staying on

Pass 5 Apr 2007 101,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

all four tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Apr 2007 101,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

all four tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2006 94,701 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 94,701 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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 HBY is a 1996 Honda Civic in White with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1996 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 89,479 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 HBY, 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 30 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K20 HBY is a 1996 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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