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K8 GHW

2004 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

32,541 mi
Last recorded32,541 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 GHW
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 32,541 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 32,538 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements plate broken (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 31,485 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 31,455 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 28,833 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 28,739 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 25,074 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Apr 2019 25,056 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 22,894 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 20,262 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 19,496 miles

abs light came on intermittently during test

Fail 16 Mar 2016 19,496 miles

Nearside front brake binding brake discs corroded (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

abs light came on intermittently during test

Pass 13 Mar 2015 19,058 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 17,805 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 16,265 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 13,239 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 14,712 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 12,200 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 12,200 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 9,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2009 5,914 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 3,802 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 3,395 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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K8 GHW is a 2004 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 K8 GHW, 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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What year was K8 GHW registered?

K8 GHW is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is K8 GHW safe to buy?

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