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K24 AEK

1997 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,216 mi
Last recorded82,216 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK24 AEK
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 82,216 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 82,059 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 81,995 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

General corrosion under side of vehicle/components

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 80,200 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Both front brakes slightly binding

General corrosion covering components under vehicle

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 74,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 70,125 miles

all tyres perrished and cracked 175/65/14

Pass 3 Feb 2017 66,649 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 66,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 61,417 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 56,126 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 50,364 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 50,364 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 41,534 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 38,062 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 36,340 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 34,485 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 32,475 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 30,306 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 28,184 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 26,028 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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K24 AEK is a 1997 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K24 AEK, 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 K24 AEK registered?

K24 AEK is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is K24 AEK safe to buy?

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