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K20 MEF

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

62,259 mi
Last recorded62,259 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 MEF
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 62,259 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 60,830 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 58,966 miles

vehicle has underseal underneath

Pass 9 Feb 2023 55,379 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 54,801 miles

Nearside floor area has slight corrosion

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front floor area has slight corrosion

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 53,737 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 53,737 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 52,859 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

oli leak from engine

Fail 10 Aug 2020 52,859 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

oli leak from engine

Pass 7 May 2019 51,477 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 51,477 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 49,947 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 49,091 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 47,438 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 46,062 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 44,571 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 43,195 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 41,570 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 41,570 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 40,487 miles

Plastic covers on sills cannot check perscribed area

Pass 13 May 2010 39,873 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre perished

both front wiper blades split

Pass 14 May 2009 39,419 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 37,872 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 37,872 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 35,655 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 33,844 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 MEF is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1997 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 86,182 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 MEF, 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 29 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K20 MEF registered?

K20 MEF is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is K20 MEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K20 MEF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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