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K20 RUC

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,840 mi
Last recorded157,840 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 RUC
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 157,840 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 151,366 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 151,365 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 146,514 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Apr 2023 145,622 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 139,703 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 139,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 126,525 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 126,445 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 119,424 miles

Corrosion underneath, heavy in places

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake would benefit a service on this side

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2018 119,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster could be faulty (4.1.2 (a))

Corrosion underneath, heavy in places

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake would benefit a service on this side

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2017 102,158 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 88,778 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 88,778 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 84,585 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear wheel tight to turn

Pass 7 Oct 2014 78,539 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 78,539 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 69,371 miles

Catalyst heat shields loose

Exhaust centre section corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jul 2012 64,000 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 59,472 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 54,419 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs and pads worn

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Jul 2009 48,354 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 42,253 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 35,558 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 RUC is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RUC, 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 RUC is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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