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K20 HCM

2004 Honda Civic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 HCM
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front standard fitment seatbelts missing 5 point harnesses fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2024
Pass 31 Jul 2023

Front Standard fitment seat belt missing 5 Point harness fitted ()

Rear Upper Large spoiler fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2022

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Blowing From Catalytic Joint) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner door handles differ from the original specification.

Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Large spoiler fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2022

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Blowing From Catalytic Joint) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner door handles differ from the original specification.

Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Large spoiler fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2021
Pass 14 Mar 2020
Pass 6 Apr 2019

Heavily modified

Pass 27 Mar 2018

Vehicle is Heavily modified.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 86,306 miles

Car Highly modified

Pass 14 Jul 2015 85,870 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 85,048 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 85,047 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 85,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all four wheels are sitting past wheel arches

Fail 14 Jul 2014 84,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 73,704 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

low effort from offside rear parking brake

Pass 10 Jul 2012 64,453 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 64,451 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 59,493 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 59,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 41,776 miles

DRIVERS WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON ENDS

Fail 1 Jul 2010 41,776 miles

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

DRIVERS WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON ENDS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2009 31,786 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)

reccomed wheel alignment check and adjust due to uneven tyre wear

strong advise to replace both front tyres as both cracking and split between treads and almost bald on edges (bridgestone potenza RE040 fitted)

tyre size 205/45/17

Pass 13 Jun 2008 25,729 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 25,729 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 19,776 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 HCM is a 2004 Honda Civic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HCM, 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 HCM is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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