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K20 RVT

2004 Honda Civic

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

130,847 mi
Last recorded130,847 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 130,847 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 125,109 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 125,105 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2023 122,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 119,609 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 113,202 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 113,202 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 113,027 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 112,731 miles

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

Rear exhaust pipe to box mounting poor

Fail 26 Feb 2019 112,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding hand brake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Body component insecure fuse box in way of pedals (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Jan 2017 105,951 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp aim slightly lower than nearside

Rear brake pad linings over 50% worn

Pass 17 Dec 2015 95,550 miles

Offside headlamp beam slightly low

Fail 17 Dec 2015 95,550 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside headlamp beam slightly low

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 85,286 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Wiper blades smearing

Fail 3 Jan 2015 85,286 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Wiper blades smearing

Pass 23 Nov 2013 75,280 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 59,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 59,061 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 58,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 57,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre cracking/split

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 57,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear tyre cracking/split

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2010 53,143 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2009 48,292 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewall cracked and perrished.

N/S/R tyre sidewall damage (no cords).

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

O/S/R tyre sidewall cracked and perrished.

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 48,292 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewall cracked and perrished.

N/S/R tyre sidewall damage (no cords).

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/S/R tyre sidewall cracked and perrished.

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 41,080 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 41,080 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 33,079 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 28 Aug 2007 32,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 RVT is a 2004 Honda Civic in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 RVT, 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 RVT is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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