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K20 RWL

2004 Honda Civic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

165,787 mi
Last recorded165,787 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 165,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 165,528 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 164,835 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 163,649 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))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 150,982 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 142,858 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER SHAFTS WORN

Pass 20 Nov 2019 131,966 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 117,214 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight play

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber has slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2017 102,043 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight play

Offside Front shock absorber has slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2016 84,901 miles

Rear brake pads wearing

Rear tyres wearing

Fail 1 Dec 2016 84,901 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake pads wearing

Rear tyres wearing

Pass 3 Dec 2015 68,964 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber shaft has slight play

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 57,794 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

cuts nearside front tyre

floor box sections damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,416 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s screen washer jet operation is poor

panel damage

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2013 52,308 miles

sill covers fitted

panel damage

exhaust sections are rusted

Fail 12 Mar 2013 52,308 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust sections are rusted

panel damage

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2012 49,799 miles

n/s sill cover scuffed

rear wiper rubber is split

sill covers fitted

wheel rims are scored

Fail 23 Feb 2012 49,799 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)

n/s sill cover scuffed

rear wiper rubber is split

sill covers fitted

wheel rims are scored

Pass 25 Feb 2011 44,924 miles

both front tyres bald on edges and perished

nearside windscreen wiper split

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2010 41,384 miles

both front tyres perished and cracking

Fail 27 Feb 2010 41,384 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres perished and cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2009 38,538 miles

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

covers fitted over the outer sills

n/s head light aim is on the high limit

screen washers are poor jets partly blocked

wheel rims are scored

Pass 1 Sep 2007 34,206 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 RWL is a 2004 Honda Civic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RWL, 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 RWL is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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