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K20 JEA

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

226,569 mi
Last recorded226,569 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 226,569 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 226,569 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 225,032 miles

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

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

Seepage of oil from underside engine/gearbox

Pass 14 Sep 2023 216,220 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 209,240 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 204,437 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 204,437 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 179,565 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 176,412 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 176,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 158,208 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2015 135,900 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 109,695 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 89,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 May 2013 89,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 79,606 miles

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

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

front wipers both judder

Fail 13 Apr 2012 79,606 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front wipers both judder

Pass 7 Apr 2011 73,546 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 73,545 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 68,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side rear tyre is deformed on the inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2010 68,038 miles

near side rear tyre is deformed on the inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2009 60,200 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 54,119 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 10 Feb 2007 43,806 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 JEA is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 JEA, 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 JEA is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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